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CA52 GXT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 72,787 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,912 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 63,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 59,661 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,378 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,218 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,141 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,233 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,708 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,841 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 GXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA52 GXT registered?

CA52 GXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CA52 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 GXT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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