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CA03 YEV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,027 mi
Last recorded122,027 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 122,027 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,900 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 28 Nov 2018 118,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 96,009 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,794 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Nov 2012 93,794 miles

air bag light on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,521 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,514 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R TRAILING-ARM BUSH ALSO CAUSING UNDUE WEAR ON TYRE INSIDE EDGE

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 73,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 43,997 miles

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

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

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

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 YEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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