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CA03 HRZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 64,593 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 64,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 57,987 miles

Advise:- Long travel on parking brake lever

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 57,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise:- Long travel on parking brake lever

Advise:- Reverse lamp inoperative

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 51,446 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 46,260 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 42,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,409 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,052 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,839 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 38,835 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,662 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack inner rod

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,847 miles

slight play at steering rack ends

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside tyre slighty perishing

rear brakes are slighty noisey

slighty damp at steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside tyre slighty perishing

rear brakes are slighty noisey

slighty damp at steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discss slight wearing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight dampness bottom of steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,169 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,396 miles

Rear brakes noisey

Slightly damp around bottom of steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,160 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish and small cut in center of tread

Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish and small cut in center of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,350 miles

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

slight dampness bottom of steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,762 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 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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