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CA52 SOC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,896 mi
Last recorded96,896 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

area behind rear of sills and inner wheel arches getting very rusty

both outer sills getting rusty

clutch starting to slip

inner front brake pads wearing low

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear inner wheel arches getting very rusty

suspension components, sub-frame, arms, springs etc rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

area behind rear of sills and inner wheel arches getting very rusty

both outer sills getting rusty

clutch starting to slip

inner front brake pads wearing low

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear inner wheel arches getting very rusty

suspension components, sub-frame, arms, springs etc rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 90,123 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

area behind rear of sills & inner rear wheel arches getting rusty

clutch starting to slip?

outer sills getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components ( sub-frame, suspension arms & springs etc ) getting rusty

upper rear inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 21 May 2019 90,123 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

area behind rear of sills & inner rear wheel arches getting rusty

clutch starting to slip?

outer sills getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components ( sub-frame, suspension arms & springs etc ) getting rusty

upper rear inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 21 May 2018 85,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate bulbs not illuminating the number plate

Fail 21 May 2018 85,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate bulbs not illuminating the number plate

Pass 19 May 2017 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coils springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 82,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coils springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 79,779 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 79,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear noisy but not excessively rough

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

Pass 18 May 2015 76,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 76,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 73,783 miles

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

front exhaust mountings not attached

slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 20 May 2014 73,783 miles

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

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

front exhaust mountings not attached

slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 21 May 2013 70,463 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

rear reg plate fading

Fail 20 May 2013 70,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre badly perished

rear reg plate fading

Pass 23 May 2012 67,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 67,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,955 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 63,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface rust to rear sub frame and components

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface rust to rear sub frame and components

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,851 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,233 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,627 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 SOC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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