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CA03 HJV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,663 mi
Last recorded154,663 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 154,663 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank filler neck corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front and rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 147,769 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2018 147,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 140,322 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 140,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,386 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 124,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,352 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 55,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,502 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 HJV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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