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CA52 SRV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,340 mi
Last recorded106,340 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 106,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned steering rack (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rust on sills +under sills +floors +inner wings +chassis +under body rust

Pass 29 Jan 2022 100,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror dented

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

front flexi pipe exhaust blowing slightly

handbrake high

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,588 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

both rear axle bushes showing signs of wear an seperation

front flexi part of front exhaust blowing slightly

front springs corroded

general corrosion to underside an rear axle

handbrake travel high

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,669 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Inner 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))

slight seepage from power rack

slight separation in both rear trailing arm bushes

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,394 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting too seperate

exhaust system has some corrosion

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,928 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

slight seepage from power rack

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,319 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,786 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 57,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,312 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,403 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,403 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,667 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 22,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 22,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 11,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 6,927 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 SRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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