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CA03 HRP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2024 138,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2023 124,987 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 124,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount at the bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,740 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 117,740 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,030 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,774 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,433 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Handbrake travel high †3.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,908 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 HRP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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