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CA52 GXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,234 mi
Last recorded89,234 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,234 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective detached. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,996 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,996 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,532 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,250 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,441 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,155 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil level is LOW!

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked/perishing!

Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine oil level is LOW!

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked/perishing!

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,360 miles

both wing mirrors covers loose and slightly damaged but not insecure,dangerous or effeting veiw to the rear

rear registration plate ageing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2008 34,606 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside wing mirror casings loose

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,606 miles

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

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

nearside and offside wing mirror casings loose

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,154 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 GXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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