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AJ52 YSW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,433 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 89,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,864 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing insecure - Corroded (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

reverse lamp not visible from reasonable distance product on lens

wipers poor

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

reverse lamp not visible from reasonable distance product on lens

wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside lower sill damaged

offside lower sill damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,868 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside lower sill damaged

offside lower sill damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,943 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Exhaust front pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on side wall - No cord exposed

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Exhaust front pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on side wall - No cord exposed

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,105 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,959 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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 27 Oct 2009 53,015 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,013 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,740 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 38,020 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 38,008 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 25,368 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 YSW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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