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CA03 GFG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 156,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 156,013 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust split (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Manicat split b. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint hanging . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 151,024 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f on 2.0mm

reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Apr 2018 151,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f on 2.0mm

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Oct 2016 142,936 miles

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

Nearside Front brake dragging

Fail 25 Oct 2016 142,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake dragging

Pass 12 Oct 2015 136,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 126,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 115,433 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake warning light .

Fail 4 Oct 2013 115,433 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake warning light .

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,035 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,035 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,349 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking to nsr outer side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,038 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,021 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,592 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 GFG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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