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CA03 YOG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,657 mi
Last recorded114,657 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 114,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear All suspension components corrodded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 110,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear All suspension components corrodded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,428 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,189 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 76,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,664 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,261 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,437 miles

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit of tread

offside and nearside rear tyre tread worn badly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit of tread

offside and nearside rear tyre tread worn badly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,297 miles

wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,258 miles

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,667 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 17,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 11,468 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YOG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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