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CA03 MKU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,079 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system badly corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2019 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system badly corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,811 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 110,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,639 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Fail 10 Apr 2017 105,639 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,181 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,181 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,622 miles

Exhaust catalyst heat shield broken

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,082 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 MKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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