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CA52 EXM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,904 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still intact

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,904 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded but still intact

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,379 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 93,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,019 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,573 miles

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

n/s rear bumper slight damage

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 47,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2007 47,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 31,218 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 EXM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

CA52 EXM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is CA52 EXM safe to buy?

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