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CP03 GYC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 121,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broke off cat (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch plates not welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2x holes (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill large (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill large (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch plates not welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,105 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,416 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,687 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,961 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 91,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 82,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,141 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,141 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,896 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate has slight water damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate has slight water damage

Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate has slight water damage

Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,758 miles

Unable to check nearside rear and offside rear seat belt security and condition due to fitted child seats.

Pass 26 May 2006 8,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,318 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 GYC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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