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CN03 NFR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,759 mi
Last recorded132,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 125,872 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 125,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 116,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 109,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,346 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT NOISE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/ DRIVESHAFT BEARING

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,627 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,207 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,365 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CN03 NFR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN03 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN03 NFR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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