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CA52 RSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 147,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 May 2020 144,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 140,194 miles

offside outer seat belt stork sticking

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 May 2019 139,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer stork sticking

front and rear brakes starting to corrode

rear boot latch lock insecure

Pass 10 May 2018 134,115 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 134,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2017 129,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 122,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 116,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,416 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,463 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,463 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 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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