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AJ52 ZWK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

149,658 mi
Last recorded149,658 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side off vehicle showing signs off corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2022 149,639 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side off vehicle showing signs off corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 145,718 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 145,699 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,172 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 141,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 136,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,994 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 130,865 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,680 miles

slight blue and black smoke from exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2017 125,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear center section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section of brake pipe corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion corroded and holed (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Inner chassis starting to corrode

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn and close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside head light slightly insecure

Rear Inner sills starting to corrode

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Rear trailing arm rear bushes wearing and getting weak

fuel filler neck pipe corroding

fuel pipes corroding

screen damaged with in limit of zone A

screen slightly marked

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,754 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,754 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 121,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' and near side wipers stop in drivers view do not always park (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,327 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,327 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 109,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 98,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,676 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,594 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,594 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009
Fail 3 Aug 2009

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 105,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 105,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 89,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007
Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,149 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 ZWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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