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CA03 LVH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,859 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,965 miles

n/s and o/s rear floors corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear floors corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,325 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 98,325 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,068 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,065 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,065 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,909 miles

front brake discs showing wear

rear registration plate marked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,521 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,226 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 LVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LVH, 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 LVH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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