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CN03 WRF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

218,894 mi
Last recorded218,894 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 218,894 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 4 May 2019 218,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack rod end. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 May 2018 191,259 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 190,510 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back as marked x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 165,115 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 164,799 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 137,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 137,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 116,180 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 116,180 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,018 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,851 miles

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

O/S REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s rear shocker dust cover inscure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,869 miles

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

front discs worn inner faces

nsf tyre bald inner edge

rear discs starting to score

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded and slight scorred

Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded and slight scorred

Fail 23 Jul 2009 45,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear no/plate discolouring

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,411 miles

n/s and o/s/front tyres wearing badly on inside edges "only just within required limits"

n/s/front tyre worn to wear indicators

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 WRF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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