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CA03 GLY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,178 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 150,993 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2020 150,993 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake near end of travel

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2019 145,072 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 145,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 134,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe would advise replacment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise replacment joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 134,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe would advise replacment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise replacment joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,014 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 130,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticks (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 121,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticks (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth right on requirments

Fail 12 Sep 2015 113,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth right on requirments

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 93,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 89,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window not working

o/s/f tyre has minor side wall damage

Fail 21 May 2012 89,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers window not working

o/s/f tyre has minor side wall damage

Fail 18 May 2011 87,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Pass 18 May 2011 87,923 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,828 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 80,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,958 miles

Nearside 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 GLY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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