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CA03 RXR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 RXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,708 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear two (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on many mech. componets

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,708 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear two (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Fail 1 Jun 2017 101,706 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear two (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Fail 25 May 2017 101,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in several places (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Rear chassis rusted both

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 96,608 miles

both rear spring mountings rusted

brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 May 2016 96,542 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear spring mountings rusted

brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2015 97,772 miles

ball joint boots damaged

brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 11 May 2015 97,772 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ball joint boots damaged

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 13 May 2014 92,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 92,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 87,292 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,900 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2011 72,301 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2011 72,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2010 64,638 miles

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)

engine managment light on

Fail 29 May 2009 56,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s headlight slightly loose

Pass 29 May 2009 56,832 miles

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

n/s headlight slightly loose

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,931 miles

near side rear tyre has signs of run flat damage to outer side wall

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 RXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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