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CP03 GVL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,168 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 126,167 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 124,288 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 124,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear suspention (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills rusting

rear chassis rusting

Fail 22 Feb 2021 121,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills rusting

rear chassis rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,637 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 116,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexible joint is in poor condition and rear rubber mount is deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexible joint is in poor condition and rear rubber mount is deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,268 miles

both headlamp lens becoming clouded and beam paterns slightly poor

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

brake fluid level between max and min level

n.s wiper split but clearing screen o.k

Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,909 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both headlamp lens becoming clouded and beam paterns slightly poor

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

brake fluid level between max and min level

n.s wiper split but clearing screen o.k

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,368 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm,front bushes becoming unbonded

headlamp lenses becoming faded

o.s exterior door handle tight in opperation

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door check strap broken

engine management light on

engine oil leak from sump

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,092 miles

drivers door check strap broken

engine management light on

engine oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,283 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,541 miles

Minor crazing to tyre treads and sidewalls across all 4 tyres.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,817 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 41,816 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2008 32,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 27,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,510 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inside

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 GVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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