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CA52 GVG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,598 mi
Last recorded114,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,598 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 114,292 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both outter cills repaired buy weld and covered in thick under seal

exhaust heat sheild inscure

front and rear suspension components coroded

n/s/f wiper starting to split

slight corosion on front and rear metal brake pipes

slight damage n/s/f wing

temp repair o/s/f wing mirror

Fail 7 Jan 2014 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust heat sheild inscure

front and rear suspension components coroded

n/s/f wiper starting to split

slight damage n/s/f wing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,530 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake flexy insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,211 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 82,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 75,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,151 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,637 miles

Unable to test 2 rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2007 43,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to test 2 rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,096 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 GVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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