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CA52 HBD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,787 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,787 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding brake bind of 40kgs (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 8,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 3,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,884 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 25,884 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,898 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 HBD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

CA52 HBD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is CA52 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 HBD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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