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CP03 GWV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,754 mi
Last recorded151,754 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,754 miles

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 151,754 miles

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 147,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 147,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 142,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 131,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,701 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps have corrosion but are acceptable

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,471 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 51,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,269 miles

rear subframe & surounding conponants have some corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both sides front worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,413 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,944 miles

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

both rear tyres perished but acceptable at present

Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished but acceptable at present

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,363 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,904 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 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

CP03 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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