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CP03 NCX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,955 miles

Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,925 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,308 miles

both outer sills getting weak with corrosion

both rear inner wheel archs very rusty (recommend attention)

nearside front tyre getting worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both outer sills getting weak with corrosion

both rear inner wheel archs very rusty (recommend attention)

nearside front tyre getting worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,009 miles

both rear inner wheel archs getting rusty

front brake pads getting worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner wheel archs getting rusty

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,480 miles

engine mil light on

front brake discs starting to get worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine mil light on

front brake discs starting to get worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,316 miles

offside rear tyre getting perished

Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,438 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 NCX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

CP03 NCX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is CP03 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 NCX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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