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AJ52 VVX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 103,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 96,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

parking brake performance

rear service brake performance

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,983 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper split

Fail 20 Jun 2014 82,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,406 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 75,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,588 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2012 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2011 62,923 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2011 62,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2009 47,860 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 47,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 40,510 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 40,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 22,386 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,386 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 VVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVX, 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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What year was AJ52 VVX registered?

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

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