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CA52 AEC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,398 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,113 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,994 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 26,989 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,907 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,308 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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CA52 AEC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CA52 AEC, 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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What year was CA52 AEC registered?

CA52 AEC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is CA52 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 AEC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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