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CA52 EWM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,651 mi
Last recorded190,651 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 190,651 miles

exhaust front mounts broken, slight oil leak, corrosion starting on underside, brake pipes starting to corrode,

Fail 23 Feb 2021 190,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front mounts broken, slight oil leak, corrosion starting on underside, eml light on, brake pipes starting to corrode,

Pass 28 Feb 2020 182,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 167,007 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 167,007 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 154,008 miles

Exhaust mount hangers broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Slight brake bind.

Offside Front Window inoperative.

Suspension ball joint gaiters, and bushes perished.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 142,168 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,485 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 131,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,627 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,627 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,320 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres perrished and getting low,

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,320 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres perrished and getting low,

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 102,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,139 miles

front discs and pads deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,053 miles

fronts brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,113 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,535 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit and n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,116 miles

front brake discs ridged

handbrake efficiency poor 18%

handbrake nearly at the end of its working travel

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 EWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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