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CA03 YEG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,980 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 100,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,350 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,342 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,551 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,994 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,430 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,861 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 34,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 15,711 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

a/ o/s/f tyre close to wear limit †b/ minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack

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 YEG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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