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CA03 YDE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes covered in thick grease

exhaust brackets broke

general corrosion to arches / doors / floor / chassis / underneath components / subframes

oil leak

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes covered in thick grease

exhaust brackets broke

general corrosion to arches / doors / floor / chassis / underneath components / subframes

oil leak

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,793 miles

all brake pipes covered in thick grease

corrosion to rear arches

exhaust leaking (front flexi

general corrosion to underneath components

oil leak

play in o/s/f track rod end

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,345 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion to sills / arches

Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,335 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion to sills / arches

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,450 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 YDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

CA03 YDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CA03 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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