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CP03 MEU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,047 mi
Last recorded150,047 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 150,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 149,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,561 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 125,614 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 125,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,626 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 118,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2014 108,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 108,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 102,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 94,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 85,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 77,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 52,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,482 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 MEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

CP03 MEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is CP03 MEU safe to buy?

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