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CA03 YCT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,904 mi
Last recorded43,904 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,407 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 34,407 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 26,955 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 26,955 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,249 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 22,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 18,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 14,118 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 11,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,068 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 YCT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 YCT registered?

CA03 YCT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is CA03 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YCT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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