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CN03 SXW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,313 mi
Last recorded74,313 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 74,313 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 68,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Fail 3 May 2017 1,360 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 58,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

screenwash pipe leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

screenwash pipe leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,012 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,957 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 SXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXW, 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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What year was CN03 SXW registered?

CN03 SXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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