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AG52 FVU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,584 mi
Last recorded114,584 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,584 miles

Both front coil springs corroded .

Both front tyres worn on inner edge .

Both rear coil springs corroded .

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Engine management light on

Front & rear suspension very low .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Fail 10 Jun 2016 114,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front coil springs corroded .

Both front tyres worn on inner edge .

Both rear coil springs corroded .

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Engine management light on

Front & rear suspension very low .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,646 miles

both front brake hoses rubbing on vehicle body

both rear coil springs corroded

noise from n/s/f suspension when brake is applied in brake rollers

o/s/r brake pad appears low

Fail 10 Jun 2015 108,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses rubbing on vehicle body

both front tyres inner sidewalls heavily cracked **DANGEROUS**

both front tyres worn on inner edge becoming devoid of tread

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid level close to minimum

coolant level close to minimum

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

noise from n/s/f suspension when brake is applied in brake rollers

o/s/r brake pad appears low

signs cat may have been removed

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,951 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not secured properly

both front coil springs starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not secured properly

both front coil springs starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,081 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,094 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nsf tyre is slightly worn on the edges

rear brake disc are pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nsf tyre is slightly worn on the edges

rear brake disc are pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2010 72,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,943 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,583 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 42,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2007 42,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,691 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 FVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

AG52 FVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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