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CA03 HSE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,015 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe showing DET

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

both front coil springs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes showing DET

both rear trailing arm bushes showing DET

engine sump showing corrosion

rear metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

slight coolant leak on engine

Pass 2 Sep 2017 105,664 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 94,821 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,833 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted n/s/r cant fully inspect belt

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,812 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted n/s/r cant fully inspect belt

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,023 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,266 miles

offside rear coil spring incomplete but secure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,919 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 61,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,861 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 HSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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