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CP03 HVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,357 mi
Last recorded134,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 118,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,088 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 113,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern showing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower end of body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 107,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,444 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake disks slightly worn

rear registration plate delaminating slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,081 miles

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 37,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,887 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 HVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is CP03 HVJ safe to buy?

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