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CA52 GWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 86,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 83,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 80,965 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 76,787 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 76,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 72,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 72,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 68,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,873 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 64,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 64,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,376 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 58,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,410 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 34,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 15,111 miles

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

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

dent in n/s front road wheel rim

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 GWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

CA52 GWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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