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CA52 GZV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,974 mi
Last recorded75,974 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Standard fitment seat belt missing 4 point harnesses fitted

Vehicle modified for race / rally use

Pass 26 Oct 2024 75,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 74,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,859 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,479 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 68,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,365 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,365 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,375 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,725 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,135 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall and inside edge wearing close, nail in rear tyres, rear discs corrodede

Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall and inside edge wearing close, nail in rear tyres, rear discs corrodede

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,661 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 49,661 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,828 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and 225 section tyres fitted on front axle,215 section tyres fitted to rear axle.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,713 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,132 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 29,132 miles

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)

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK HAS EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY OK AT TIME OF TEST . BUT IT HAS SCRUBBED INNER SIDE OF TYRES . ADVISE IT TO BE REPLACED.

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 GZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

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

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