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CA03 DWM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,150 mi
Last recorded134,150 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 134,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 134,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over top of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 124,709 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 22 Sep 2017 124,703 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 114,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,247 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,347 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,134 miles

oil leak

oil leak from engine read of cylinder head †oil leak from power steering pump †both are slight leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2006 28,134 miles

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

oil leak

oil leak from engine read of cylinder head †oil leak from power steering pump †both are slight leaks

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 DWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

CA03 DWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is CA03 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 DWM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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