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CA03 NGF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,846 mi
Last recorded107,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 107,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,847 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 81,734 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top shock mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,275 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 75,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,593 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Nearside Outer corrosion at rear of outer sill

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2020 62,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Nearside Outer corrosion at rear of outer sill

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Rear signs of rust on inner panels (both sides)

Steering lock not functioning key stuck in ignition (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,383 miles

Front Inner brake pads look worn

Front both front brake discs look in poor condition/worn on inside face

Front both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner brake pads look worn

Front both front brake discs look in poor condition/worn on inside face

Front both front tyres starting to wear on inside

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,443 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 41,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,882 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 33,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,529 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 22,529 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 10,811 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 7,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,112 miles

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

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

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack on side walls.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,330 miles

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 NGF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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