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CA03 YRC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,640 mi
Last recorded115,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,203 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,599 miles

Engine management fault

Offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Engine management fault

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 97,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,797 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 92,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,538 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 84,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,875 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f wiper blade slight split

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,885 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,557 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade not cleaning back screen

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 YRC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YRC, 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 YRC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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