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CP03 KNB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,989 miles

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

all metal brake pipies showing signs of corrosion

coolent leak

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,745 miles

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

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

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)

all metal brake pipies showing signs of corrosion

coolent leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 47,193 miles

slight corrosion on all underside brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2015 47,193 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight corrosion on all underside brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,027 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WINDSCREEN WIPER AUTOMATIC PARKING FAULTY.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,027 miles

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WINDSCREEN WIPER AUTOMATIC PARKING FAULTY.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 29,633 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,199 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,376 miles

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 11,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN WIPERS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY PARK IN THE OFF SCREEN POSITION.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 3,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN WIPERS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY PARK IN THE OFF SCREEN POSITION.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,170 miles

CHILDS SEATS FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE, NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ANY ADULT REAR SEAT BELTS.

N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,514 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,428 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,401 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 14,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,814 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 KNB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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