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CA03 HKE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,036 mi
Last recorded145,036 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 145,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear vehicle has sustained accident damage to rear

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 137,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 137,060 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 132,001 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear radius arm os bushworn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 132,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear radius arm os bushworn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,589 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,589 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside mirror

slight marking on screen

Fail 31 Jul 2013 119,724 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside mirror

slight marking on screen

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 86,681 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,819 miles

accident damage to rear of vehcle , not affecting brakes or steering , all lights in perfect working order.

rear number plate damaged but still legible and secure.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 72,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage to rear of vehcle , not affecting brakes or steering , all lights in perfect working order.

rear number plate damaged but still legible and secure.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,710 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

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 HKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HKE, 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 HKE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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