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CN03 WSE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,706 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,457 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 91,454 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,786 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,151 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,148 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 63,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,955 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,883 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,150 miles

Rear washer inop

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

Rear middle seat belt missing

Fail 31 Jan 2007 20,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear middle seat belt missing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,092 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 WSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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