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CA52 SRY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,397 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,092 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 May 2017 80,068 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,987 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak, sump corroded

exhaust corroded and rear mount broken

Fail 26 May 2015 72,329 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 72,329 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 66,836 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2013 62,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 57,974 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil seepage

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2011 52,134 miles

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

driveshaft bearing noisy

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2010 45,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 45,206 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 39,775 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 39,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,632 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 May 2007 27,548 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,448 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)

slight coolant leak

Fail 31 May 2006 23,448 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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)

slight coolant leak

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 SRY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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