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CA52 KYY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,320 mi
Last recorded87,320 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,320 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Inner Sills / Wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil Filter Severely Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Support Lower Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 85,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil Filter Severely Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Support Lower Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,194 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Front Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but no weak spots

Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but no weak spots

Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,657 miles

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

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

vehicle has surface rust bottom side

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,300 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,896 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,306 miles

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2016 79,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,411 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,883 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,297 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 31,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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