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CA03 LXE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,632 mi
Last recorded56,632 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 56,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

body damage

brake discs are worn

corrosion to underside

flexi brake hoses are perishing

rear brake lines are corroded

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished rubber + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe snapped and rear pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished rubber + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,216 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 26,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 20,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 3,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,741 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,822 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,254 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,861 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 LXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 LXE registered?

CA03 LXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is CA03 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 LXE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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