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CP03 CVC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,054 mi
Last recorded79,054 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 CVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,054 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS RUSTING

REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light on.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,530 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,342 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,302 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake dragging slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,976 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake disks worn

Fail 29 Dec 2011 36,071 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 8,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 8,312 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 4,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,745 miles

nail in tyre

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 CVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVC, 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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What year was CP03 CVC registered?

CP03 CVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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