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CA52 BMU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,036 mi
Last recorded126,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 126,036 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes to both rear brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear swinging arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

clutch slipping

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2018 117,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 117,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust brackets broken advise welding

Pass 8 May 2017 116,102 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 116,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 111,824 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 105,080 miles

front exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 18 May 2015 105,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,587 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 100,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,115 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 96,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,880 miles

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,985 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 BMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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