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CA03 GKE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,250 mi
Last recorded171,250 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 171,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,905 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,599 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brakes fluctuating

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 146,592 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brakes fluctuating

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 142,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 135,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 129,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,166 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 123,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,107 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 111,107 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 90,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,221 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 GKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

CA03 GKE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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