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CA03 NDK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,844 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket boken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,912 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,496 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

front exhaust flexi pipe damage

front exhaust mounting brackets excessively corroded/broken

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

offside front twin nozzle (only one jet working)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,496 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread cords exposed/excessive uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/cracking around tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/nail/cracking around tread of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust flexi pipe damage

front exhaust mounting brackets excessively corroded/broken

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

offside front twin nozzle (only one jet working)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,523 miles

Front Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Inner /Outer Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 98,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Inner /Outer Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,828 miles

Front Exhaust Deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,392 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,771 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,599 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 NDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDK, 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 NDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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