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CN03 WZY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,122 mi
Last recorded146,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 146,122 miles

Coolant expansion bottle leaking.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F drive shaft oil seal slight leak.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 135,879 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 135,879 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 125,600 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,433 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 116,433 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,938 miles

engine noise from timeing belt area

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine noise from timeing belt area

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,224 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

low on oil

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,455 miles

Front n/s tyre has a slight bulge in the outer wall.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 82,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front n/s tyre has a slight bulge in the outer wall.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,713 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,150 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,807 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,412 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,197 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 WZY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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