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CA03 NBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,496 mi
Last recorded34,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 34,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 20,547 miles

Front tyres perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 11,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 3,374 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2014 3,350 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 1,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 28,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,000 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

pulley belt starting to fray

water pump noisy operation

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,159 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 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 NBJ registered?

CA03 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CA03 NBJ safe to buy?

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