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CA52 GPU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 162,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 162,826 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 153,072 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2021 153,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 137,893 miles

exhaust is corroded

nearside and offside rear under sills are corroded

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,473 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,471 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 31 May 2018 91,990 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot grease over many components but no obvious signs of holes or tears

car juddering from rear when in brake rollers

unable to fully inspect both rear coil springs due to manufacturers design

Fail 31 May 2018 91,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot grease over many components but no obvious signs of holes or tears

Offside Front side light dim

brake fluid level low

car juddering from rear when in brake rollers

coolent level low

unable to fully inspect both rear coil springs due to manufacturers design

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 31 May 2017 79,041 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,430 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,430 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,369 miles

O/S inner c.v boot is starting to perish

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,368 miles

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

O/S inner c.v boot is starting to perish

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner cv boot is starting to perish

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,443 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner cv boot is starting to perish

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,529 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,529 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,865 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,106 miles

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,629 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 53,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 48,531 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 GPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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