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CA03 GHB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 GHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,006 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,006 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,413 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

surface corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,669 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,733 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,090 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,352 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 GHB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 GHB registered?

CA03 GHB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is CA03 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 GHB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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