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CN03 NNB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc blue.... (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal slightly leaking.

engine management light on.

oil leak.

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded & broken from exhaust.

vehicle underside corroding.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 115,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in tread. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc blue.... (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner driveshaft/gearbox oil seal slightly leaking.

engine management light on.

oil leak.

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded & broken from exhaust.

vehicle underside corroding.

Pass 11 May 2017 106,502 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front/rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 106,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front grill damaged

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front/rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 92,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low

all front/rear nearside/offside coil springs heavily corroded

nearside/offside front discs -pads worn advise replacement

Fail 12 May 2016 92,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section/flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low

all front/rear nearside/offside coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust in poor condition/corroded hangers

nearside/offside front discs -pads worn advise replacement

Pass 7 May 2015 82,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 75,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake only just passed parking brake efficiency??

Fail 19 May 2014 75,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 67,690 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to split

general underbody rusting

Fail 20 May 2013 67,690 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to split

general underbody rusting

Pass 21 May 2012 60,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat in n/s/r

Fail 21 May 2012 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat in n/s/r

Pass 23 May 2011 54,752 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 54,752 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 48,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,063 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2008 35,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,110 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 NNB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNB, 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 NNB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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