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CA52 EBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,122 mi
Last recorded148,122 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,122 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 148,114 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 134,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,099 miles

Airbag light on!

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 111,099 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Airbag light on!

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 104,048 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,957 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 94,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,944 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 80,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,753 miles

O/s front tyre close to the limit.

O/s wiper rubber staring to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Dec 2005 44,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,863 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 EBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EBJ, 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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What year was CA52 EBJ registered?

CA52 EBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for CA52 EBJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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