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CA03 MDX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 144,681 miles

wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,479 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 134,354 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s locking nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,140 miles

both sides under sill coroding

o/s front tyrecut in sidewall

both rear arches coroding

Fail 14 Oct 2016 127,136 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) n/s front (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s front (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s front brake binding (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

both rear arches coroding

both sides under sill coroding

o/s front tyrecut in sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2016 127,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes pull to offside (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

steering alignment needs checking

Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,415 miles

child seat o/s/r

Fail 7 Sep 2015 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,373 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

Fail 24 Sep 2014 114,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,195 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,193 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,396 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 72,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off-side front + off-side rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off-side front + off-side rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,324 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 MDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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