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AJ52 VWA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn down to between 1.6-2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear worn down to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,056 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 131,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 119,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 110,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,339 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)

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

front number plate chipped

Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,335 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)

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

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

front number plate chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,719 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 47,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

co. at idle is close to limits

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,166 miles

co. at idle is close to limits

Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,615 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 VWA 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 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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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