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CP03 AWC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,995 mi
Last recorded74,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 AWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,995 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 74,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

advise exhaust system cororded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,630 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front coil spring corroded both and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,209 miles

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

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

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,323 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,934 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,099 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2011 37,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,425 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,420 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 29,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,267 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 18,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,282 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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CP03 AWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP03 AWC, 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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CP03 AWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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