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CA03 GMX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 GMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,075 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 61,274 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 58,631 miles

Front both tyres are worn slightly on inner edges

Front flexible exhaust is deteriorted

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

Pass 21 May 2016 55,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 53,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,051 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 39,765 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 36,687 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 36,687 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,481 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 22,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,558 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 GMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

CA03 GMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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