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CA03 PTU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 100,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror case broken (taped)

inner sills corroded rear n/s and o/s

rear suspension corroded

under body corrosion rear

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,466 miles

Front tyres perished n/s and o/s

Inner sills rear slightly corroded n/s and o/s

Offside Front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective front n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,120 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2018 94,120 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,579 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,512 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,512 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

e.m light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,916 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small areas of corrosion on coils

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

small areas of corrosion on coils

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

areas of corrosion on all coil springs

Fail 15 Apr 2011 53,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

areas of corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,606 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 PTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 PTU, 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 PTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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