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AJ52 ZWV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,329 mi
Last recorded154,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 154,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 151,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

back-box exhaust rubber deteriorated, but exhaust adequatly supported

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2014 151,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back-box exhaust rubber deteriorated, but exhaust adequatly supported

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 143,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2012 134,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner shaft gaiter slight seapage

Fail 24 Feb 2012 134,762 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner shaft gaiter slight seapage

Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,395 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 122,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 121,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 111,925 miles

n/s/f fog lamp unit broken

rear wiper blade split

n/s/f fog light inop (not working)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp unit broken

n/s/f fog light inop (not working)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,538 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,889 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 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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