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AJ52 ZBR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,945 mi
Last recorded101,945 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 101,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres low on tread

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

N/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm mount bushes worn/splitting away

O/s outer sill rusted/starting to corrode in remaining areas

Rear subframe areas badly rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,521 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,119 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,936 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,249 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,717 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,717 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,327 miles

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

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 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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