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AJ52 ZWP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,461 mi
Last recorded41,461 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 33,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and underside covered not allowing full inspection

underside rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2021 33,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and underside covered not allowing full inspection

underside rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,714 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2018 19,298 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2017 13,369 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 7,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 3,710 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 2,700 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 1,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 529 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,884 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,433 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre sidewall has a slight cut not showing cord o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,952 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 ZWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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