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CP03 HVR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,954 mi
Last recorded150,954 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 150,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,146 miles

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

Many parts of underside and suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Brake performance only just met requirements on Service and Parking brake

Fail 11 Aug 2017 146,146 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near suspension arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Fuel tank insecure Bracket broken (7.2.1)

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

Many parts of underside and suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Brake performance only just met requirements on Service and Parking brake

Pass 19 Aug 2016 141,775 miles

Many parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 141,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Many parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 137,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,365 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 131,365 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 124,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 124,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,775 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,539 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

chassi rusty in areas

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe & suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,427 miles

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,296 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,296 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,049 miles

Nearside Front 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 HVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

CP03 HVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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