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CA03 DWD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,946 mi
Last recorded126,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 94,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 94,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 82,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,689 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,535 miles

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

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

advise bioth rear tyres slightyly cracking

engine/slight nocking

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,543 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 DWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

CA03 DWD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CA03 DWD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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