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CA03 VKL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,224 mi
Last recorded85,224 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 VKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010
Fail 28 Oct 2010

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,784 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 VKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 VKL registered?

CA03 VKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is CA03 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 VKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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