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CN03 WEH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,592 mi
Last recorded160,592 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 160,592 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 160,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 152,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,874 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 135,874 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,972 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR road wheel binding

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 149,541 miles

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Both front alloys have slight rim damage

Front number plate cracked slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear number plate tarnishing

Slight inner wall damage to the nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2010 149,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Both front alloys have slight rim damage

Front number plate cracked slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear number plate tarnishing

Slight inner wall damage to the nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 145,686 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear handbrake mounitng bracked insecure

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

Oil leak

Slight damage nearside front alloy

Pass 28 Apr 2008 138,671 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 138,671 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 128,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,137 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WEH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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