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CA52 FMZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,741 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear brake pads thin

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension coil springs corroded

Topped up coolant before MOT

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,009 miles

offside rear tyre perished - wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge

rear pads wearing thin

wipers poor

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,009 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear tyre perished - wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge

rear pads wearing thin

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,159 miles

Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded and has minor leaks

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake pads appear thin

power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and has minor leaks

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake pads appear thin

power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 50,695 miles

front & rear brake discs coroded

Pass 14 Apr 2006 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

CA52 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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