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CN03 SXX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 SXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 100,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 87,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,051 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,346 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,490 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,235 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 35,235 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 13,413 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 SXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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