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2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,474 mi
Last recorded116,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 CSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,474 miles

Front EXHAUST HANGER RUSTED OFF

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,915 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME RUSTING

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME RUSTING

Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,133 miles

near side front wheel bearing worn

near side rear steel brake pipe rusting

rear inner wheel arches and sub frame rusting

Fail 22 Jul 2017 98,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

near side front wheel bearing worn

near side rear steel brake pipe rusting

rear inner wheel arches and sub frame rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,821 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 81,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,919 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 66,983 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 66,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 61,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 50,724 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link dust cover split

Pass 27 May 2010 50,724 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link dust cover split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,115 miles

tyre nearside front.(worn on inside)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,008 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 23,814 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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CA03 CSV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA03 CSV, 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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CA03 CSV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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