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AJ52 YVG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,490 mi
Last recorded93,490 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

Fail 10 Dec 2016 93,206 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,463 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 77,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,278 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,824 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,907 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,193 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,503 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,881 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,342 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 28,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,323 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 YVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ52 YVG registered?

AJ52 YVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ52 YVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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