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CA52 GVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 76,316 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 72,710 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 67,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 67,972 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 61,393 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,017 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 53,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 51,253 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2018 51,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,278 miles

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 45,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,832 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,769 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rears stabilizer bushes worn and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,536 miles

both rears stabilizer bushes worn and perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,261 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearside rear cut on inner sidewall

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,415 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 GVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA52 GVZ registered?

CA52 GVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is CA52 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 GVZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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