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CN03 WJF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,920 mi
Last recorded63,920 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall scuffed

Offside Front door handle stiff in operation

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Rear underside suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,476 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 54,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,036 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 51,036 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,591 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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 17 Dec 2014 46,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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 16 Dec 2013 42,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,555 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 38,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,564 miles

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

both front discs corroded on inner edge

clutch slipping

Fail 14 Dec 2011 35,564 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded on inner edge

clutch slipping

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,743 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,790 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 29,790 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 27,255 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

on mot found corroded ignition leads/spark plugs due to leaking washer jets

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,291 miles

some parking brake travel

Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,899 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 13,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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