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CA03 XVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,215 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers seat tilt inoperative

engine management light on and vehicle struggled to meet emision limits

nearside front seat belt retraction needed manual assistance

oil leaks

twist in offside rear flexible brake hose

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers seat tilt inoperative

engine management light on and vehicle struggled to meet emision limits

nearside front seat belt retraction needed manual assistance

oil leaks

twist in offside rear flexible brake hose

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,919 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ecu light on

small engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 84,995 miles

EML light on

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil spring corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 84,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML light on

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil spring corroded

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 72,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks o/s/r tyre inner wall

engine management light on

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 26 May 2012 72,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks o/s/r tyre inner wall

engine management light on

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 26 May 2011 59,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 46,657 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,422 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,330 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,588 miles

front number plate damaged

oil on steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,739 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 XVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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