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CA03 CTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,110 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,686 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,686 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,346 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,110 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 64,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,926 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,760 miles

washers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,310 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 CTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CTZ, 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 CA03 CTZ registered?

CA03 CTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 CTZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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