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CN03 OEP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 125,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged (Cut)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 123,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 121,339 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both top mountain, above shock absorbers (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

both wiper blades smear

Fail 3 Sep 2016 121,339 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both top mountain, above shock absorbers (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

both wiper blades smear

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,362 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 118,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 114,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 29 May 2014 114,673 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2013 111,979 miles

Brake pipe covered in grease

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 111,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe covered in grease

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 108,622 miles

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

eml on

Fail 19 May 2012 108,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

nearside and offside front tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,418 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Dec 2009 83,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,879 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 OEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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