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CN03 WJG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,454 mi
Last recorded70,454 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,454 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,111 miles

both rear Inner sills corroded

Front sub-frame has corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2021 64,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub-frame has corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear axle has corrosion

both rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,654 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,680 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 51,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and up and down movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s /rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 38,194 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear support arms (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 May 2017 38,194 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear support arms (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,995 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,368 miles

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

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

n/s/and o/s/rear chassis wheel arch panals rusting badly

n/s/and o/s/rear flooring rusting at seat belt mountings

Pass 2 May 2014 26,359 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 26,359 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 23,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,998 miles

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

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

o/s/front brake disc rusting/thinning

Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,446 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 9,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 5,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,548 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,913 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 25,913 miles

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

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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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