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CA03 NBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,539 mi
Last recorded164,539 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,539 miles

A;B;S; warning coming on intermitently?

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front wing accident damage

oil leak nearside front gearbox drive shaft seal

Fail 4 Aug 2014 164,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

A;B;S; warning coming on intermitently?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wing accident damage

oil leak nearside front gearbox drive shaft seal

rear wiper blade deterioted

Pass 3 Aug 2013 151,789 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged wall

offside front door sometimes difficult to open from outside handle

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2013 151,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged wall

offside door mirror backing missing

offside front door sometimes difficult to open from outside handle

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 123,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre may have a leak as presure was at 10psi

Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 94,911 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 94,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 58,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,865 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,197 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 NBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NBZ, 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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What year was CA03 NBZ registered?

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

Is CA03 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 NBZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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