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CA03 DJX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,770 mi
Last recorded63,770 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 63,770 miles

Emissions near the limit

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,768 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure Both flexes (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working Both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Emissions near the limit

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,605 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Mirror secured by tape

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor n/s , o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight travel at handbrake

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,187 miles

Eng man light on

Offside Mirror secured by tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,187 miles

Eng man light on

Offside Mirror secured by tape

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,811 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,635 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 43,635 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,083 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,759 miles

rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

boot full of personal belongings

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 29,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

boot full of personal belongings

engine warning lamp on dash

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,113 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 24,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,382 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,282 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 DJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DJX, 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 DJX registered?

CA03 DJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is CA03 DJX safe to buy?

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