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CA03 NGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,675 mi
Last recorded38,675 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,675 miles

Both rear inner sills, rear inner wings and rear wheel arches slightly corroding

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear inner sills, rear inner wings and rear wheel arches slightly corroding

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

Fail 18 Feb 2014 24,490 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 3,960 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 108,807 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,501 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,501 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has no tread at all on the inside

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seatbelts not accessable to test

Recommend battery check

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,664 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,863 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,571 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 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

CA03 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is CA03 NGZ safe to buy?

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