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CN03 WZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,817 mi
Last recorded120,817 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,130 miles

Rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2016 109,680 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,934 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 100,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,488 miles

n/s/f tyre edge low

o/s n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre edge low

o/s n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,750 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,891 miles

Coolant leak

airbag light on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,502 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 73,502 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,885 miles

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

both front brake hoses outer construction signs of deteriorating

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs very worn

fuel smell no obivious leaks

n/s/r tyre feathered

oil level on min

sump very corroded and leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2010 68,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake hoses outer construction signs of deteriorating

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs very worn

fuel smell no obivious leaks

n/s/r tyre feathered

oil level on min

sump very corroded and leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,443 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,443 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 50,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,599 miles

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

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

hand brake high

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 WZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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