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2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,424 mi
Last recorded148,424 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 148,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 135,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 124,880 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 113,693 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,337 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 90,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,665 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 133,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,184 miles

front near side spring broken on end

Fail 3 Sep 2011 98,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,819 miles

handbrake travel

o/s rear has had body repaired after accident.Vehicle returned to road after being writen off

Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake travel

n/s + o/s rear tyres has deep cuts

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,840 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 GWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GWP, 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 GWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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