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CA52 TXL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,851 mi
Last recorded162,851 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 TXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 162,851 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 152,614 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 142,644 miles

Retest

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 30 Jul 2015 142,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,944 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E.M.L light on

Fail 26 Aug 2014 132,839 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E.M.L light on

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,059 miles

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

offside front tyre inner wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,706 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,571 miles

drive shaft oil seal leaking

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,887 miles

rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 7 Aug 2009 74,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of seat belts

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,164 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,759 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 TXL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

CA52 TXL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is CA52 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 TXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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