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CA03 GHG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,313 mi
Last recorded137,313 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,313 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 92,597 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in o/s/f take road end

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,755 miles

both rear tyres very low stapling on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,031 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,764 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,210 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2012 39,254 miles

Child seat fitted Nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Obstructions in windscreen

Slight movement detected Nearside rear suspension

Washers not working possible due to frozen

front brake pads wearing low approx 3mm

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 30,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 30,786 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2008 21,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,800 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 GHG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

CA03 GHG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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