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AJ52 ZGB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,916 mi
Last recorded121,916 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 121,916 miles

both headlight out put just meets requiremants

engine management light on will be failure from may 20th

Fail 9 May 2018 121,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17/91w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlight out put just meets requiremants

engine management light on will be failure from may 20th

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bad inner edge cords may be exposed soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bad inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside headlight beam patern & output borderline pass

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,702 miles

NOTE; damage to o/s/f wing.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,920 miles

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge

passenger front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,920 miles

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

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

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge

passenger front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,105 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,179 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 24,691 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 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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