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CP03 NCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 97,229 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all coil springs badly corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,126 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,118 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate AIR BAG LIGHT INOPERATIVE (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 94,891 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,326 miles

several areas of corrosion on under side

Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

several areas of corrosion on under side

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,205 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,365 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 88,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,811 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,859 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

heavy corrosion all four coil springs

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box hangers

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on centre tread pattern 195/60/15hr and o/s/f on 2.mm the same

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 195/60/15hr

slight handbrake travel

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r wheelbearings

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,523 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes parished

both rear shock absorders slightly weak

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

heavy corrosion on exhaust hangers

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 195/60/15hr

slight handbrake travel

Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,523 miles

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

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes parished

both rear shock absorders slightly weak

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

heavy corrosion on exhaust hangers

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 195/60/15hr

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 May 2008 62,107 miles

advise n/s/r tyre close to tread bar - monitor

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,806 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 NCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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