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CA03 PNV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lower petrol neck corroded & weak

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,454 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 102,446 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,107 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,774 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,773 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,330 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 79,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,712 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,535 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 PNV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 PNV registered?

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

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