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CA03 HLP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,386 mi
Last recorded63,386 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in front brake discs

general corrosion in front and rear suspension componants

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion in inner rear ends of body sills

Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in front brake discs

general corrosion in front and rear suspension componants

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion in inner rear ends of body sills

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,349 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion in front discs

slight corrosion in rear floor adjacent to rear trailing arms

Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion in front discs

o/s rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion in rear floor adjacent to rear trailing arms

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,521 miles

MIL light on at time of test

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Slight cracking in o/s rear tyre

Slight tightness in o/s front brake

o/s front tyre getting down

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

MIL light on at time of test

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Slight cracking in o/s rear tyre

Slight tightness in o/s front brake

o/s front tyre getting down

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,963 miles

O/S rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion in Front Brake discs

Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion in Front Brake discs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,820 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear tyre requires further examination

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear tyre requires further examination

Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

slight tightness in o/s front brake

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

slight tightness in o/s front brake

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mill light on at time of test

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mill light on at time of test

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,860 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,160 miles

Nearside Rear 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 HLP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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