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CA03 LXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,591 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,387 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 112,912 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 104,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,361 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,228 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,673 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,673 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,273 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 47,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,435 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,176 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 31,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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)

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 LXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXJ, 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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What year was CA03 LXJ registered?

CA03 LXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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