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CN03 OGJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,063 mi
Last recorded161,063 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 161,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 151,564 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 148,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 139,429 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 139,429 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 140,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 132,872 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 132,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 114,567 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,920 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 101,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 22 Sep 2008 88,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 88,029 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nail in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,916 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 56,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,065 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 OGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN03 OGJ registered?

CN03 OGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CN03 OGJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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