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CA03 DHN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,399 mi
Last recorded45,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 45,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,741 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 38,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,407 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,034 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge cords not showing

Fail 14 Jun 2018 30,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

osf tyre worn inner edge cords not showing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 19,027 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 19,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 7,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,380 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 DHN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 DHN registered?

CA03 DHN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CA03 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 DHN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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