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CN03 WXE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,795 mi
Last recorded110,795 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2016 110,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,104 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 95,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,084 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre pipe mounting broken

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

power steering fluid level low

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spits on n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,525 miles

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

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)

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

spits on n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,764 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf + osr tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,764 miles

nsf + osr tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,948 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,082 miles

front discs poor

washers weak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,781 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,316 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 WXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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