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CA52 EBV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,631 mi
Last recorded57,631 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,631 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,202 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 42,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,328 miles

N/S rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,328 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

N/S rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,802 miles

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,363 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 27,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,954 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

NOISE FROM O/S OF STEERING RACK

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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 EBV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

CA52 EBV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is CA52 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 EBV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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