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CA52 EBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,385 mi
Last recorded122,385 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 122,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,495 miles

engine coolant level low

Fail 14 Nov 2012 116,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine coolant level low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 108,336 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 108,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,053 miles

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

o/s/rear valve stem cap missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,105 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,430 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing feels rough

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 37,527 miles

slight front and rear brake judder

sound from engine area when starting

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 EBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

CA52 EBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is CA52 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 EBZ 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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