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CA03 DYJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside rear sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sill starting to corrode

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight corrosion on surface edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion especially around rear suspension components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,771 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

object in drivers viewing zone

Pass 24 Dec 2018 93,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,917 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls worn

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

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

offside head light motor height adjust inopp

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,864 miles

Front coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front headlight adjust motor not working

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front headlight adjust motor not working

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,827 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,746 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,266 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. belt not tested

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front wiper blades slightly poor

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2010 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. belt not tested

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front wiper blades slightly poor

O/S washer jet poor

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,928 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,827 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 DYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

CA03 DYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CA03 DYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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