MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper mount/bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
both sill ends slight corrosion
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
underbody corrosion
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on rack ? (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
both sill ends slight corrosion
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
underbody corrosion
Front to rear main brake pipes are under sealed and difficult to inspect
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Front front brakes release unevenly 33% (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill backing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front to rear main brake pipes are under sealed and difficult to inspect
Front tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread
Nearside Front tyre is just legal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!
N/s/front tyre worn low on edge very close to wear limit !!!!
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/s/front tyre worn on edge very close to wear limit !!!!
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underbody corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
emission slow to make limit !!
n/s/front tyre worn on edge very close to wear limit !!!!
o/s/front tyre worn on edge very close to wear limit
underbody corrosion
inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine light is ... advice diagnostic plug in
near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
sill backings corroded
slight corrosion under body ???
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine light is ... advice diagnostic plug in
near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
sill backings corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake repair wet no leak found at time of test ???
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all coil springs complete
both front tyres are on legal limit 1.6mm
brake discs slightly pitted and worn
exhaust hangers corroded
light corrosion to fuel filler necks
nearside front of windscreen slightly scratched
nearside rear tyre and valve are perished
offside front washer is slightly weak but provides enough fluid to clear windscreen
offside rear parking brake has a lower effort than nearside
rear number plate worn slightly
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)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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AK52 ZFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 ZFV, 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 ZFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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