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CA03 MHX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,653 mi
Last recorded40,653 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,653 miles

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)

both rear outer sills corroded

caliper spring missing offside rear

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,332 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise attension to headlamp matching colour

engine oil leaks & sump badly rusted

n/s/r wheel bearing above normal play

Fail 12 Jun 2014 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise attension to headlamp matching colour

engine oil leaks & sump badly rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,162 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 4 Jan 2011 14,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,267 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,927 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 MHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

CA03 MHX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is CA03 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 MHX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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