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CA03 VJL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,429 mi
Last recorded95,429 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,661 miles

EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW FROM FLEXI PIPE

N/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,661 miles

EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW FROM FLEXI PIPE

N/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,488 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,488 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,411 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,265 miles

*O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit*

*Play/wear n/s/f track rod end*

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Imbalance front brakes // N/s/f brake pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)

Inter pipe mounting corroded and fractured away

O/s/f door check strap loose (on pillar)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 109,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

*O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit*

*Play/wear n/s/f track rod end*

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Imbalance front brakes // N/s/f brake pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)

Inter pipe mounting corroded and fractured away

O/s/f door check strap loose (on pillar)

Pass 1 May 2012 97,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 89,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 80,337 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 80,337 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 70,401 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,279 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 VJL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJL, 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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What year was CA03 VJL registered?

CA03 VJL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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