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CA52 GXE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,979 mi
Last recorded157,979 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 157,979 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 157,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,435 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 150,435 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 139,690 miles

Offside Rear uneven tread wear to rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,587 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn brake pads approx 70% worn

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,814 miles

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

all 4 tyres very worn change asap

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,526 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,970 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 62,439 miles

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

both rear tyres getting near wear bars

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,439 miles

both rear tyres getting near wear bars

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 43,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,456 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 GXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for CA52 GXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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