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CN03 SSV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,184 mi
Last recorded111,184 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 SSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 111,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 111,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

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

Pass 2 May 2017 101,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

Fail 28 Apr 2017 101,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 7 May 2016 98,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 93,987 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 89,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 85,018 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 81,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 73,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 65,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 56,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 45,755 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 33,960 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 SSV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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