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AJ52 ZXL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,661 mi
Last recorded86,661 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,661 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,052 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 85,048 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,665 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,655 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,207 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 62,247 miles

engine oil low 2lts added

front n/s tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,273 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 ZXL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

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

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