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CN03 WLH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,407 miles

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various other corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,243 miles

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,242 miles

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

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

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,015 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 68,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,380 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,849 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,899 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,899 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,757 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,375 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 35,126 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,727 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 WLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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