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CA03 PVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,004 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leck

Fail 6 Nov 2015 140,004 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leck

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,080 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

one centre stop light bulb not working

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,820 miles

both front discs corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,585 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 32,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,075 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 1,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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