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AJ52 ZVH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,630 mi
Last recorded180,630 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 180,630 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 179,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 149,858 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust hanger misssing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 149,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust hanger misssing

Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,890 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 141,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,644 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,644 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,307 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 122,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,867 miles

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding heavily at base.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing thin.

ADVISE, slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding heavily at base.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing thin.

ADVISE, slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,679 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 106,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside fron tyre approaching wear bands

Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,297 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 80,297 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,839 miles

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2008 58,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,018 miles

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

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,212 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 ZVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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