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CA03 YCH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,971 mi
Last recorded60,971 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,971 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front inner brake discs corroded/deteriorating.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 36,916 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler cap seal perishing, still deemed safe at time of test.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler cap seal perishing, still deemed safe at time of test.

NSF Wiper splitting.

OSF Wiper splitting.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011

Front discs pitted and showing signs of wear.

New speedo cluster fitted due to ABS light fault (mileage now showing 0 miles).

Rear number plate showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front discs pitted and showing signs of wear.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,205 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 YCH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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