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CA52 BDY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

148,696 mi
Last recorded148,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 148,696 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 148,696 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 141,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 May 2017 141,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,036 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake hoses insecure

Fail 26 May 2016 102,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake hoses insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear n/s tyre badly cracked no cord,s exsposed bvut replacement advised.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear n/s tyre badly cracked no cord,s exsposed bvut replacement advised.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,598 miles

Bad cracking to nearside rear tyre

Hand brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside and offside door mirrors damaged but functional

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,598 miles

Bad cracking to nearside rear tyre

Hand brake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside and offside door mirrors damaged but functional

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,691 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Handbrake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

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

Nearside door mirror adjusting lever cover missing (sharp point)

Rear number plate starting deteriorate

Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,689 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Handbrake lever nearing the end of its reserve travel

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

Nearside door mirror adjusting lever cover missing (sharp point)

Rear number plate starting deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,050 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,590 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 BDY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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