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CP03 NBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,462 mi
Last recorded125,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,462 miles

Advise rear anti roll bar corroded

Advise rear suspension corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,224 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,224 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 108,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,061 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper detorating

Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,280 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust hangers missing but exhasr secure

rear brake n/s & o/s backplates corroded but servicable

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 60,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2007 40,330 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 21,413 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 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NBJ, 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 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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