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AJ52 OPD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seal corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,537 miles

Nearside Front CV boot leaking however not split or allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear arch rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,537 miles

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

Nearside Front CV boot leaking however not split or allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear arch rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,999 miles

exhaust front flexible joint getting weak

n/s side sill rusted & holed at rear end

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,863 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,462 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,629 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 76,207 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,288 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 57,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 OPD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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