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CP03 AXW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,400 mi
Last recorded56,400 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 AXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 56,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened toward front (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened toward front (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,034 miles

Rear surface corrosion underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,674 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight wear

nearside lower arm has slight corrosion

offside front brake disc has slight wear

offside lower arm has slight corrosion

rear antiroll bar has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2013 12,674 miles

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

nearside front brake disc has slight wear

nearside lower arm has slight corrosion

offside front brake disc has slight wear

offside lower arm has slight corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear antiroll bar has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2012 7,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,966 miles

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

front brake discs sightly worn and slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 32,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,278 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 AXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green 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 AXW, 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 AXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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