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AJ52 ABX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,535 mi
Last recorded139,535 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ABX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 139,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,921 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,921 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 89,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,869 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 48,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,739 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,976 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,855 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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AJ52 ABX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ52 ABX, 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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AJ52 ABX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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