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CA52 BBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,169 mi
Last recorded56,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose surface corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,928 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack rod bent

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear chassis & subframe corroded

segment of centre stop light out

Fail 27 Jan 2020 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel- within 30 cm of seat front mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack rod bent

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear chassis & subframe corroded

segment of centre stop light out

Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,176 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill panel excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2019 47,176 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill panel excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

air intake trunking split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,665 miles

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

N/S Outer sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

O/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 41,665 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

N/S Outer sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

O/S/R Brake pads getting low

O/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,110 miles

Both chassis rails surface corroded at rear

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

Fail 25 Jan 2017 34,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded within 30cm of trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded within 30cm of trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Both chassis rails surface corroded at rear

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack arm slightly bent

Fail 25 Jan 2016 28,935 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack arm slightly bent

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,755 miles

O/S/R Wheel bent

Fail 13 Jan 2015 20,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Wheel bent

Strongly advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 10,023 miles

Both rear brake discs surface pitted

N/S Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded at rear

O/S/R Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

O/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Pass 24 Jan 2013 3,571 miles

N/S/F Wheel slightly bent

O/S/R Wheel slightly bent

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,931 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,791 miles

All brake discs surface rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,235 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)

pas oil level at min..

Fail 17 Jan 2007 31,235 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

pas oil level at min..

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,815 miles

rear wiperblade split

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 BBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BBZ, 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 BBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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