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CN03 WHD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,580 mi
Last recorded139,580 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 139,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 126,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to o.s.r preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 29 Jan 2016 126,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to o.s.r preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,224 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 114,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,493 miles

front brakes on maximum inbalance

offside dip beam on maximum hieght

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,525 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,515 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre heavely perished

stones and cuts in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre heavely perished

stones and cuts in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,887 miles

front brake discs getting worn.

rear offside tyre getting perished.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs getting worn.

rear offside tyre getting perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,125 miles

Rear offside tyre getting perished

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,656 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,953 miles

ADVISE CHECK OFF SIDE WIPER IS CORRECT LENTH

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,694 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 38,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,365 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 WHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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