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CA52 BNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,939 mi
Last recorded166,939 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 166,939 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,005 miles

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2021 149,005 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 144,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 144,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 136,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush also unbonding (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid is a little dark

coil springs rusty

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,142 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,445 miles

Front N/S and O/S Tyres perished.

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 122,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No evidence of pump working (silence). (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front N/S and O/S Tyres perished.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 116,466 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 116,466 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 110,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight perishing on osf tyre side walls.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,728 miles

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

Slight perishing on osf tyre side walls.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,242 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 94,327 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S door mirror damaged

O/S headlamp beam erratic (moving up and down within beam pattern limits)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,327 miles

Airbag warning light on

O/S door mirror damaged

O/S headlamp beam erratic (moving up and down within beam pattern limits)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,291 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,467 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 82,467 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,603 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,603 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 60,329 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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 BNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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