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CA52 EEP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sided (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,664 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms rear support bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 129,664 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms rear support bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slighty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,860 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,196 miles

nearside of car damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, close to limit center

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,794 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, close to limit center

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,965 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,853 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,466 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 EEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEP, 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 EEP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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