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CA03 MDJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,619 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake ferrules

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,495 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,190 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,187 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,307 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,298 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,773 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 34,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,111 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 MDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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