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AJ52 ZWN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,730 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,508 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,802 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,947 miles

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

front wipers not clearing effectively

Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,947 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers not clearing effectively

Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,442 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,023 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 36,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 31,699 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2006 31,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,800 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 ZWN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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