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AG52 AYE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,461 mi
Last recorded52,461 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,461 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 47,451 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear discs very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,155 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light displayed

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,damaged on outer sidewall and has a nail in tread area

offside rear brake disc pitted

repair to nearside outer door sill panel covered in body sealer

Fail 20 May 2014 41,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light displayed

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,damaged on outer sidewall and has a nail in tread area

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 33,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,377 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

fuel filler overflow pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 9 Dec 2011 21,228 miles

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

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

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

fuel filler overflow pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 27 Nov 2010 2,258 miles

engine management light on

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear brake pipe to hoses corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - on limit - STRONG ADVICE

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,409 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside rear (front to rear) brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2008 65,914 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and lipped - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear tyre - nail in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,997 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges and n/s tyre has damage to side wall

o/s/r suspension bush worn

rear pads worn

Pass 2 Feb 2006 28,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 28,671 miles

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

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)

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

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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AG52 AYE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG52 AYE, 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 AG52 AYE registered?

AG52 AYE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AG52 AYE safe to buy?

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