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CN03 WCL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,600 miles

Central Rear view mirror deteriorating

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s , o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/Sz , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s radius arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 121,634 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 121,634 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside & offside (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,798 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,088 miles

Slight blow front exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight blow front exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,504 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,788 miles

both front disc.s worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,484 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 WCL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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