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CA52 BPO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,337 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 115,337 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 114,070 miles

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,763 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2021 109,763 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 106,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,725 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 87,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,513 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 78,513 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,414 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,854 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to crack in tread.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,152 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs worn !!

Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,060 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 BPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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The MOT history for CA52 BPO shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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