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CA03 NFE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,709 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened dangerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 87,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose at the lower inner bulkhead area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

gear oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,915 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,518 miles

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

both front tyres are approaching safety bands

steering rack has a sweat of oil

Fail 11 Oct 2013 52,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering rack has a sweat of oil

both front tyres are approaching safety bands

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,600 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside park brake low reading

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,917 miles

nearside park brake low reading

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,379 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,974 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 4 Jul 2006 18,024 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 NFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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