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CA03 DVB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,451 mi
Last recorded111,451 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,451 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe cover damaged.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near borderline. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body has general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi pipe cover damaged.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near borderline. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body has general corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,014 miles

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 107,009 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,546 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 104,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 101,232 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 101,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 97,819 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 97,819 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 81,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 81,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 73,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,697 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 47,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 47,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 40,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,631 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,215 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 DVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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