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AJ52 ZWR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,694 mi
Last recorded163,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 163,694 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 163,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 157,640 miles

Emissions to clean/ No print out given

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 157,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 148,797 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 141,192 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,704 miles

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

both rear shocker bump stops perished

Fail 29 Jun 2011 125,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear shocker bump stops perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 125,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber dust sleeves adrift

n/s f bumper corner cracked

o/side steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber dust sleeves adrift

n/s f bumper corner cracked

o/side steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 4 May 2010 120,136 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 125,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,606 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,218 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 ZWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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