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AG52 AYX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,293 mi
Last recorded116,293 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 AYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,293 miles

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

all repairs covered

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 111,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear outer sill needs further inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2018 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear outer sill needs further inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,341 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 103,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,460 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & damaged on sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,460 miles

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & damaged on sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,937 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight damage on front tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 68,639 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,854 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,900 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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AG52 AYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYX, 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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AG52 AYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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