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CA52 EWV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underside of car very dirty

Fail 3 Feb 2015 39,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake binding

underside of car very dirty

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet difficult to open

offside front brake slightly binding

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil level low

nearside rear wheel bearing very slightly rough

water in spark plug channel of cylinder head

Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,415 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 20,415 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyre treads wearing low

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,523 miles

As recorded at initial test

Fail 25 Feb 2010 7,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 2,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,953 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,958 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 EWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

CA52 EWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is CA52 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 EWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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