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CA52 BGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 109,649 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 109,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 109,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 101,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi mesh perished

n/s sill and door has corrosion not excessive

Fail 28 May 2021 101,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi mesh perished

n/s sill and door has corrosion not excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2019 91,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge heavily - secondary tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,020 miles

air leak from breather hose on manifold

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,875 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in O/S/F tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,609 miles

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,474 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,474 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,430 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,711 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,785 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,584 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,670 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,020 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 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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