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AJ52 VVT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 116,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 107,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded along with rear suspension mount points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on limit for test deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded along with rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 107,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded along with rear suspension mount points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on limit for test deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded along with rear suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 105,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections to flexi hoses of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,683 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,632 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,827 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill at rear in suspension prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid due to split pipe by bonnet hinge (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,810 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 86,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,951 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,951 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 76,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,228 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 69,228 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 61,334 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing down on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,334 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing down on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 43,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,032 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 34,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inside edge

nearside rear tyre getting low

slight leak from steering rack

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 VVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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