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CA03 CVB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,292 mi
Last recorded74,292 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. floor and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2017 58,287 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 58,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

coolant level low

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 48,730 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front tyre valve starting to perish and split

Pass 22 May 2015 38,038 miles

front brake discs grooved

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2014 28,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,963 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 23,963 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 15,269 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 15,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 5,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,707 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 CVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA03 CVB, 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 CVB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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