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CA52 AEX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,814 mi
Last recorded181,814 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 181,814 miles

offside sill & wing corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 181,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

offside sill & wing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 173,570 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 163,595 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 163,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 150,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 150,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,174 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 128,587 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 113,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,906 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,223 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 88,740 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 88,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,073 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 87,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,243 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 67,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,744 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 AEX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA52 AEX, 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 AEX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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