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CA03 CVD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,549 mi
Last recorded148,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 CVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 148,549 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,324 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,407 miles

all four tryes tread depth low

both front anti roll bar links noisy

noisy wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 129,985 miles

Advise exhaust mid mount bracket corroded off pipe

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 129,985 miles

Advise exhaust mid mount bracket corroded off pipe

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 117,234 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 117,012 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 99,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,867 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

handbrake traval long but does not hit stop would advice to have adjusted up

Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and rest of tyre on 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and rest of tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,009 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 32,753 miles

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

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

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

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 CVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CVD, 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 CVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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