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CA52 BUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,423 mi
Last recorded168,423 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 168,423 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounting broken but adequately supported

Pass 9 Dec 2015 165,284 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 165,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 161,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2015 161,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2014 151,816 miles

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 191,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 142,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 116,870 miles

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

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,937 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,746 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 73,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,461 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,348 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 BUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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