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CA03 ECN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ECN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,833 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 80,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 67,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,358 miles

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,374 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,039 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre deterioated

o/s/r tyre worn irregulary

Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre deterioated

o/s/r tyre worn irregulary

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,112 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 ECN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

CA03 ECN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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