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CA03 GKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,085 mi
Last recorded153,085 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 GKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 153,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 153,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,798 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 144,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,529 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 135,529 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,624 miles

Nearside rear tyre treads worn on edges

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 125,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre treads worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,318 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 116,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 23 Mar 2012 106,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

offside rear tyre low on inside edge and deteriorated

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 106,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

offside rear tyre low on inside edge and deteriorated

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 96,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,511 miles

air conditioning condensor leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2008 66,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air conditioning condensor leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,514 miles

both front wiper-blades fitted upside down and loose fitment

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,599 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 GKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

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