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AJ52 UEN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2018 127,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side wall is perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 120,856 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 28 Jan 2017 120,856 miles

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 6 Feb 2016 113,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,299 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 91,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,789 miles

both front tyres showing signs of uneven wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,347 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 UEN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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