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CA03 YFW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,304 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,903 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,584 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,584 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,948 miles

front brake discs rusted a pittied inner

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,185 miles

nearside front disc corroded

offside front disc corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 62,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front disc corroded

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,488 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

wipers do not park off screen automatically

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,798 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 YFW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

CA03 YFW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is CA03 YFW safe to buy?

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