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CA03 HNM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,987 mi
Last recorded10,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 10,987 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,118 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014
Fail 2 Jan 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013
Pass 4 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,323 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 53,013 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres, (outer wall starting to perish)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,013 miles

both rear tyres, (outer wall starting to perish)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,768 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,768 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,126 miles

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,126 miles

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,980 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HNM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HNM, 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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What year was CA03 HNM registered?

CA03 HNM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is CA03 HNM safe to buy?

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