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CA03 VPF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 VPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support bracket bent

Fail 11 Apr 2019 124,998 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant bottle cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support bracket bent

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,959 miles

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel indicating the system require attention/adjustment

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,248 miles

Front brake discs rusty. Surface corrosion at rear. Offside mirror glass loose. Handbrake travel.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs VERY rusty and wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,075 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 92,070 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,534 miles

front brake pads low/front chassis been repaired/offside rear brake tight

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 680,105 miles

air bag deployed + air bag lamp light

Fail 16 Jun 2009 68,097 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag deployed + air bag lamp light

Pass 14 May 2008 66,472 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 66,472 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 57,311 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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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