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CA03 YEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,052 mi
Last recorded122,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,052 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 121,919 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

all springs corroded

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

exhaust hangers corroded

rear heat shield loose

steering wheel worn

Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake near limits

Rear number plate may soon require replacement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,692 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,692 miles

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,001 miles

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

corrosion + fluff centre exhaust

heavy corrosion nearside+offside rear coil springs

offside front wiper blade is worn

offside head light bulb + clip was incorrectly fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,894 miles

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

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

o/s rear seat was not secured in upright position

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,894 miles

o/s rear seat was not secured in upright position

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/ o/s door mirror lense cracked b/ both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,471 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 YEJ 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 76.5%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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