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CA52 DZH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,871 mi
Last recorded151,871 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 DZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

all suspension corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 148,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre object ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all suspension corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 145,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 145,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,937 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

advise 25% of centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2016 140,937 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

advise 25% of centre stop light not working

coolent leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,532 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 138,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns140k os100k (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 138,506 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 138,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 137,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 137,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,195 miles

High level brake lamp lens damaged

Impact damage to lower radiator cross member

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,005 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2012 115,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,503 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,406 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,341 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,481 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,695 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 DZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DZH, 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 DZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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