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CA03 HLU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,015 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,826 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 115,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,473 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,998 miles

offside rear tyre has a naill in it

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 HLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 HLU registered?

CA03 HLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is CA03 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 HLU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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