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CA52 BZE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,037 mi
Last recorded82,037 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,037 miles

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

Windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,085 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,647 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,547 miles

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

Windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,723 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,602 miles

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,602 miles

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

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s door mirror broken and glass missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,402 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

small cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall but not down to cord

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

o/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s rear lamp cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot requirements

front side light discoloured

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot requirements

front side light discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,963 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 27,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,778 miles

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

both front brake disc worn

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,198 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 BZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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