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AG52 FUU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,921 mi
Last recorded156,921 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 FUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 156,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler cap to tank ()

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 156,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler cap to tank ()

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,019 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler cap to tank ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in various places (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 150,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler cap to tank ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in various places (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres stepping on inside

engine light on

Fail 27 Jan 2017 143,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres stepping on inside

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,397 miles

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 137,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi, in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 127,282 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 127,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,276 miles

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

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 113,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,825 miles

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

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,620 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,849 miles

advise offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 88,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2011 76,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,250 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,980 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre no showing cords

small stone chips on front window screen

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,362 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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