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CA03 EFE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,050 mi
Last recorded76,050 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,050 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 76,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,897 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,399 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 47,336 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 43,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,323 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 40,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 35,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 32,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,828 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 27,813 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,655 miles

rattle in exhaust

Pass 19 May 2006 17,685 miles

nearside front tyre tread dcepth on 2mm also offside front tyre tread depth on 3mm

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 EFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

CA03 EFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is CA03 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 EFE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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