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CA52 RVO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,256 mi
Last recorded41,256 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,256 miles

front brake discs corroded

off side tyre has a nail in the tread

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 41,256 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

off side tyre has a nail in the tread

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,957 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 37,944 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,963 miles

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,278 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,950 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 RVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

CA52 RVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CA52 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 RVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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