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CA52 GPO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,662 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,402 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED,AND OR DETERIATED

Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,402 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED,AND OR DETERIATED

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,914 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,911 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,700 miles

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

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

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

front to rear tyre sizes different

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,308 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,350 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,346 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,008 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 GPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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