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CA52 GWG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,471 mi
Last recorded84,471 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,383 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 82,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,507 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 80,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,171 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,897 miles

front to rear exhaust system slightly corroded

play in offside steering rack arm joint

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 68,482 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,146 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,367 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,983 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 28,983 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper poor

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 GWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

CA52 GWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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