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CA03 XXU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 121,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension components are corroded

fuel tank strap is corroded

manufacturer covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 2 May 2017 120,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension components are corroded

fuel tank strap is corroded

manufacturer covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,266 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,342 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,816 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 49,718 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r hand brake outter skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,558 miles

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

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

rear wiper splitt

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 XXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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