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CA52 KXT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 KXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 127,165 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 102,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

cat. slow to respond

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,424 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,424 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,053 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,368 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,368 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 78,696 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 77,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 77,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,533 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 KXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KXT, 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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CA52 KXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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