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CA03 MVG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,485 mi
Last recorded148,485 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 148,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat does not tip forward

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 143,998 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside seat back does not function

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,960 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light stays on

Fail 5 Sep 2017 139,587 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light stays on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,105 miles

engine light on

os door mirror insecure

os side marker light cover missing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

engine light on

os door mirror insecure

os side marker light cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,959 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT STAYS ON

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

OIL LEAK

Offside DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 125,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT STAYS ON

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

OIL LEAK

Offside DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f side repeter lens missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 107,263 miles

os door mirror insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

os door mirror insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,358 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,935 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 52,407 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 52,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,183 miles

hand brake lever nearing the end of it`s reserve travel

Fail 4 Jul 2006 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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