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CA52 EDR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EDR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2018
Fail 12 Feb 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,244 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,242 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016

front brake discs worn, scored and pitted

rear brake discs worn , scored and pitted

rear brake pads low

signs of corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

Fail 18 Feb 2016

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn, scored and pitted

rear brake discs worn , scored and pitted

rear brake pads low

signs of corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,081 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

eml light on

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,356 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 56,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,721 miles

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

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,527 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 33,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,039 miles

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

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

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 EDR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EDR, 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 EDR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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