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CA03 HJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 123,035 miles

Nearside Front passenger door handle requires attention

Offside Front antiroll bar D bush slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight play in rackends

Fail 31 Jul 2023 123,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door exterior handle requires attention

Offside Front anti roll bar D bush slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight play rackends

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,883 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,618 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,419 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,881 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges .........

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,883 miles

both rear coil spring bottoms corroded .....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted ......

n/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear coil spring bottoms corroded .....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted ......

n/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

Pass 28 May 2015 78,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad surface rust & corrosion in front & rear suspension & coil springs areas req's attention.

o/s/r & n/s/f mud flaps damaged & insecure.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leaks from ewngine

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leaks from ewngine

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2013 67,188 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 67,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 62,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,605 miles

advise front no plare cracked,advise slight play in o/s rack spindle,

Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front no plare cracked,advise slight play in o/s rack spindle,

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 38,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 34,501 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 HJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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