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AJ52 ZBW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,923 mi
Last recorded112,923 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 109,511 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 102,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 102,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,697 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 92,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,677 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 76,677 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,676 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 ZBW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

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

Is AJ52 ZBW safe to buy?

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