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CA03 ECC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,239 mi
Last recorded75,239 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,925 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,843 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,392 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,819 miles

Both Front Steering Hub Knuckles Excessively Corroded.

Front And Rear Suspension Heavily Corroded And Bushes Worn.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both Front Steering Hub Knuckles Excessively Corroded.

Front And Rear Suspension Heavily Corroded And Bushes Worn.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,097 miles

Front front sub frame and track arms rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame rusted and buses spiting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm inner bushes worn and spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 63,097 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted front brake pads lining lose in caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front sub frame and track arms rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame rusted and buses spiting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm inner bushes worn and spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,813 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,782 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,782 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,320 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear noted on offside & nearside front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,932 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,945 miles

slight flat spots on n/s/r tyre

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 ECC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECC, 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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CA03 ECC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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