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CA52 HAO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,873 mi
Last recorded137,873 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 137,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,251 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,405 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,878 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,688 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,945 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 HAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

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

Is CA52 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 HAO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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