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CA03 PNN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 154,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Improvised repair to mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 154,543 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Improvised repair to mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 145,899 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 136,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 127,969 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 119,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 111,368 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,200 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low and perished

Pass 17 May 2013 104,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 95,406 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 87,787 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 87,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 79,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 70,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 62,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,582 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 PNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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