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AJ52 WGA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,452 mi
Last recorded102,452 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear minor brake bind

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield loose

Rear washer jet pipe split

Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear minor brake bind

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield loose

Rear washer jet pipe split

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,656 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,642 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

osr wheel arch corroded slightly

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both rear tyre tread slightly up and down on inside edge

heatshilds loose on front and rear

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,305 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,032 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,407 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side rear brake disc outer surface coroded.

Pass 20 May 2010 61,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,861 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 WGA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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