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CA03 XWY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 145,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs

front and rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 26 Aug 2026 145,840 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around underbody areas

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc springs

front and rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

corrosion around underbody areas inner arches covers fitted to inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,760 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 141,760 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock casings corroded

corrosion to underside and suspension components

eml light on

Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2022 137,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 134,991 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 16 Aug 2021 134,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 17 Aug 2020 132,624 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2020 132,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 131,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

surafce corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,263 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 128,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,876 miles

corrosion to coil springs and rear suspension arms

surface corrosion underbody areas

wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads wearing low

Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,876 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to coil springs and rear suspension arms

surface corrosion underbody areas

wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,708 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust front flexable section

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,708 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow from exhaust front flexable section

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,016 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 109,016 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,551 miles

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

exhaust flexable section deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 101,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust flexable section deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,943 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,943 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,832 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,291 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 XWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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