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CA52 SVG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,789 miles

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2022 90,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Rear brakes noisy nearside rear

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,046 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 78,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 78,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,664 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 73,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,449 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,449 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,926 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Nov 2015 65,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen scratched

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,602 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen scratched

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,246 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 55,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,499 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 47,499 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre prssure low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,992 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 SVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

CA52 SVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is CA52 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 SVG shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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