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CP03 GVE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 122,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 120,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 117,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill is rusty

both rear top suspension mounts rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2021 117,847 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill is rusty

both rear top suspension mounts rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2020 116,822 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

some exhaust brackets are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 116,821 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

some exhaust brackets are corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear all exhaust brackets are rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 112,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear all exhaust brackets are rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,365 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 108,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 103,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 103,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 99,087 miles

both rear wishbones are rusty

Pass 19 May 2015 93,656 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 93,656 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,577 miles

Both front wishbone bushes starting to deteroiate

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,772 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,445 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,445 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,073 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,506 miles

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2009 31,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers not parking correctly

Pass 31 May 2007 6,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,414 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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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