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CP03 NBY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 NBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,137 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both catalytic converter mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Mirror casing loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,783 miles

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded / broken

Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded / broken

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,648 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front exhaust mount corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2015 91,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,618 miles

clutch worn

long handbrake travel

nsr childeseat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,926 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,557 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2011 60,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,402 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,240 miles

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

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 NBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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