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CP03 HVE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 75,711 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,711 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 66,694 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,694 miles

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mount is supporting the front part of the exhaust.

steering wheel cover removed from steering wheel at time of test.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mount is supporting the front part of the exhaust.

steering wheel cover removed from steering wheel at time of test.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,860 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 40,527 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,240 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,240 miles

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

front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 26,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR NO.PLATE IN POOR CONDITION. NOISE FROM CAMBELT AREA

Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,493 miles

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

REAR NO.PLATE IN POOR CONDITION. NOISE FROM CAMBELT AREA

Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,458 miles

ADVISE... rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,968 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 HVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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