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CN03 WFT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 105,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,999 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside rear brakepipe starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside rear brakepipe starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,031 miles

rear trailing arm bushes have play

Fail 18 Apr 2015 94,031 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes have play

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,099 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn thin inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,888 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,888 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 82,276 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,270 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WFT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WFT, 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 WFT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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