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CA03 OML

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,102 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 94,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 78,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Emisions just inside of failure limits engine requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 17 May 2012 78,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 67,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 67,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,280 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 37,280 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,721 miles

ref vt32w no.554582927043 issued 22/01/2007 by p.morris

Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,720 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear 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 OML is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OML, 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 OML is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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