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AJ52 OOE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,033 mi
Last recorded196,033 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 196,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Sep 2015 196,033 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 175,231 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,493 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2012 131,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 67,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 66,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,497 miles

front discs lipped and worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2007 43,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,828 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 31,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AJ52 OOE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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