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CA03 XZM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 90,985 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 90,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,259 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate fading

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate fading

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,490 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,516 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,243 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 XZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

CA03 XZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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