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CA03 YGD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,065 mi
Last recorded161,065 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 161,065 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 161,065 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 161,059 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users air con pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (seat belt bolts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (seat belt bolts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (seat belt bolts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm stepping inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension & bushes corroded & perished

engine & gear box slightly leaking oil

Nearside Front caliper spring fouling on disc

Pass 17 May 2018 147,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,670 miles

engine management light on, rear exhaust box [inside debonding], rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed and blowing after cat, exhaust clamps rotted away (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on dashboard, hard to get through emissions

Fail 22 Jul 2016 132,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed and blowing after cat, exhaust clamps rotted away (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on dashboard, hard to get through emissions

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,249 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Exhaust centre clamp badly corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 109,765 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light on dashboard

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,678 miles

Engine management light on (manditory failure as of 1st april 2012)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,438 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,438 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,917 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 YGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YGD, 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 YGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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