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CA03 PNU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,614 mi
Last recorded186,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 186,614 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Jan 2017 186,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Feb 2016 180,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases yellow marked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2016 180,406 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases yellow marked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 172,320 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 172,320 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 158,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 158,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,805 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

front brake pads getting low

front lower windscreen (out of vision) hairline crack

horn slightly feeble

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored slightly

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Feb 2012 128,879 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 128,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 116,837 miles

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 116,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm) and worn on inner edges - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake discs lipped and corroded

nearside rear tyre tread feathering (out of shape)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,861 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 92,861 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,448 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 PNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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