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CA03 XTG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,140 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 72,140 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side mirror glass missing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 65,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,456 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,623 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

all four coil springs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 56,623 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

all four coil springs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,746 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken front

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken front

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 38,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyers both has nails in

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,657 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 114,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,042 miles

Nearside 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XTG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

CA03 XTG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is CA03 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 XTG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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