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CA52 GZS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2020

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,403 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,386 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 79,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,047 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,051 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,114 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,215 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,412 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,786 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 GZS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

CA52 GZS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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