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CP03 CVX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 158,464 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 158,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 148,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front sub-frame rusty

Handbrake travel

Nearside & offside rear floor to sills rusty

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside headlight poor image

Play in rack

Slight play in nearside track-rod end

Windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside headlight poor image

Windscreen zone 'a'

Pass 28 Feb 2011 133,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2011 133,955 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 117,671 miles

The front sections of the front to rear brake pipes X 2 are showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 117,671 miles

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

The front sections of the front to rear brake pipes X 2 are showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 99,646 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 99,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,650 miles

The front brake discs are in poor condition due to corrosion and wear and the pads appear to be worn low.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,506 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 58,151 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)

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear and corrosion.

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 CVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP03 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

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

Is CP03 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 CVX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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