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CA03 NBG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,803 mi
Last recorded141,803 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 141,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust clamp rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 141,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust cat bracket snapped, one bracket still on

Pass 7 Jun 2014 123,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 114,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,938 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,894 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,089 miles

engine tick over is erratic when cold. possibly needs ecu code reading?

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 NBG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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