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CP03 NBM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,871 mi
Last recorded162,871 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 162,871 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 162,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 153,069 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 153,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 139,446 miles

Engine management light lit

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,446 miles

Engine management light lit

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Oct 2013 122,981 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 122,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,480 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 110,480 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,817 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 81,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 66,424 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,416 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,103 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 NBM 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 60%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

CP03 NBM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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