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CP03 GYA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,801 mi
Last recorded159,801 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 159,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 142,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,102 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,587 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

gearbox has a slight leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2019 92,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

gearbox has a slight leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ bare minimum of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,486 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 45,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,950 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Feb 2009 33,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer jet has poor aim

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,576 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 GYA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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