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CA03 HNT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,738 mi
Last recorded53,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,823 miles

EML OM

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2011 40,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

EML OM

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,536 miles

advise nearside mirror head damage

advise rear wiperblade split

advise screws in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,146 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 HNT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HNT, 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 HNT registered?

CA03 HNT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CA03 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 HNT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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