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AJ52 YXX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,269 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,269 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,835 miles

Offisde front position lamp working but could be brighter

rear wiper poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offisde front position lamp working but could be brighter

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 80,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,915 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,024 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 55,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,591 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,321 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,041 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 YXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXX, 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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What year was AJ52 YXX registered?

AJ52 YXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AJ52 YXX safe to buy?

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