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CA52 AEO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,139 mi
Last recorded165,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 165,139 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 165,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 157,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 139,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 117,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 107,780 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight deteration on rear number plate

Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,227 miles

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

slight deteration on rear number plate

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,227 miles

slight deteration on rear number plate

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,088 miles

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

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

heavy wear showing on front brake diskes

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,177 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 74,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 51,003 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 AEO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AEO, 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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CA52 AEO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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