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CA03 UOC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,107 mi
Last recorded34,107 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 34,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 30,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 30,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 25,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

different sized tyres fitted front and rear

nail in nsr tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit, has sidewall damage and looks run flat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 25,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 hanging brackets broken off on cat, mid-rear hanger bracket weak (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner hanging off mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed bare wires hanging from radio hole likely to cause a short (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

engine light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit, has sidewall damage and looks run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 20,821 miles

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

all exhaust hanger brackets corroded, both on cat broken but system still supported

different sized tyres front to rear

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf wheel damaged inner rim

incorrect bolt and no cam washers fitted to nsr suspention arm

Fail 6 May 2015 20,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all exhaust hanger brackets corroded, both on cat broken but system still supported

different sized tyres front to rear

engine light on dash

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf wheel damaged inner rim

Pass 16 May 2014 16,608 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror held with tape + engine management lamp on

Pass 8 May 2013 57,958 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 7,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,972 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 43,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 37,436 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

o/s/f tyre on tread limits

Pass 23 May 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 27,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,332 miles

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

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

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 UOC 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 65%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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