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AJ52 VWF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,468 mi
Last recorded107,468 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,422 miles

Brake & Clutch pedal anti slip pads worn but secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under car x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system generally corroded and weakened

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,422 miles

Brake & Clutch pedal anti slip pads worn but secure

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under car x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system generally corroded and weakened

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,895 miles

all 4 tyres outer sidewall cracking/scuffed but not exposing cords

rear springs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,895 miles

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe at front of vehicle from resivoir leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)

all 4 tyres outer sidewall cracking/scuffed but not exposing cords

rear springs corroding

rear trailing arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,440 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 82,020 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls cracked and perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,222 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,147 miles

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,205 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 VWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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