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CA52 HBF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,037 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,511 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,861 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,861 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,198 miles

engine oil leak

minor movement in rear stabiliser link bushes

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,491 miles

Engine management light is displayed

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,491 miles

Engine management light is displayed

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,975 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front bumber skirt loose on both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,468 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,964 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,204 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 HBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

CA52 HBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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