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CA52 AHO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 104,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,679 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,965 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,965 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,983 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

front wipers poor

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished and worn

rear tyres wearing uneven

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,096 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 57,096 miles

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

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

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 15 Aug 2008 51,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,123 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 AHO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AHO, 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 AHO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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