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CA03 NDC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,105 mi
Last recorded211,105 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 211,105 miles

Brake performance not tested due to badly corroded brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 201,438 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Above steering rack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 201,430 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Above steering rack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 193,654 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 183,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 183,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 173,697 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly perished but not excessive

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front shock damp no signs of a leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 171,538 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both nearside front and offside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

various exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 168,790 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 165,396 miles

All springs slightly corroded

Front discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 160,065 miles

Both front tyre wearing on outer edges slightly

Both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Engine oily

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 155,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 146,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 146,124 miles

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

nearside front outer sill damaged does not effect any criteria

Pass 24 Jul 2007 121,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,481 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 89,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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 NDC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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