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CA03 ECY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 99,186 miles

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 99,186 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,613 miles

coil springs corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,732 miles

exhaust bracket snapped but is not likely to fall off

front and rear coil springs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust bracket snapped but is not likely to fall off

front and rear coil springs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,177 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre close to limit andcracking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 73,525 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 49,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,201 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 36,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,966 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 ECY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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