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CA03 DYW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,617 miles

evidence of front end damage

air con pipes cable tied to supporting panel.

both nearside tyres on 2mm

interior mirror missing but has both side mirrors

Fail 23 Jan 2016 91,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air con pipes cable tied to supporting panel.

both nearside tyres on 2mm

evidence of front end damage

interior mirror missing but has both side mirrors

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,081 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,169 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

noise from engine area

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 May 2009 43,215 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 37,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,397 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,440 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 DYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 DYW registered?

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

Is CA03 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 DYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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