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CA03 MWV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,855 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,929 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,868 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 86,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,232 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 78,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,291 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,293 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 MWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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