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AJ52 ZWU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,575 mi
Last recorded97,575 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,575 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 97,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured detached/ link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar slightly rubbing on driveshaft

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,323 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside Front signs of anti-roll bar fouling driveshaft (Not fouling at time of test)

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 87,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front signs of anti-roll bar fouling driveshaft (Not fouling at time of test)

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,869 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,654 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,193 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 65,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,890 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,836 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,947 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,326 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,187 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 ZWU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWU, 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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What year was AJ52 ZWU registered?

AJ52 ZWU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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