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CA03 DVT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on edge

n/s/f tyre worn on edge * strong advisory *

Fail 6 Jun 2016 128,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front worn on edge

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge * strong advisory *

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,917 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 101,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cannot see rear inner brake pad life

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,704 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,703 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 DVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

CA03 DVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is CA03 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 DVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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