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AK52 MZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 115,246 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe and manifold section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill panel corroded and holed both front and rear requires complete sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel rotten and holed at rear section although signs of early corrosion along entire sill panel, recommend replace complete sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb ?? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box holed and rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 123,769 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Made good rear contacts (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 115,754 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,308 miles

Air leak from inlet manifold area.

Both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Air leak from inlet manifold area.

Both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 104,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,216 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 102,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2011 77,438 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,091 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 48,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,373 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,339 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split and perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade appears to have been replaced with one of a slightly reduced size

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,961 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 27,076 miles

Brake pads 3/4s worn

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Offside front tyre, outer tyre wall, cracked and perished

Slight distortion in both rear wheels tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,076 miles

Brake pads 3/4s worn

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Offside front tyre, outer tyre wall, cracked and perished

Slight distortion in both rear wheels tread

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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AK52 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AK52 MZZ, 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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AK52 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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