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CA03 GJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,453 mi
Last recorded172,453 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 GJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 172,453 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 157,566 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 157,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 137,773 miles

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

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 1 Jul 2013 122,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlamps have been adjusted as they were badly out of line

Fail 1 Jul 2013 122,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlamps have been adjusted as they were badly out of line

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 94,616 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge soon replace

Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,484 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 49,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 GJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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