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CP03 MFK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,629 mi
Last recorded141,629 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 MFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 141,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded applies to all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2017 125,830 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded applies to all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2017 125,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coil springs rusty

exhaust box rusty

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs worn

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

some rust on floor and rear axle

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,600 miles

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

discs worn

exhaust system rusty

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

springs rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2015 107,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

discs worn

exhaust system rusty

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

springs rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,773 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 95,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,821 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,935 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 79,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 66,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,607 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,488 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,252 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 MFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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