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AK52 ZSJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,776 mi
Last recorded102,776 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 102,776 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 97,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield Insecure

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm time of test inner and outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm time of test inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 95,288 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 95,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 92,339 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 92,339 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,709 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,065 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Corrosion around rear inner sills/chassis

Corrosion on suspension components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Budget 195.60.15H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Signs of slight coolant leak

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,160 miles

All coil springs heavily corroded

Corrosion on rear inner/outer sills

Corrosion on suspension components

Frosting on headlamp

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All coil springs heavily corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Corrosion on rear inner/outer sills

Corrosion on suspension components

Frosting on headlamp

Rear Brake valve siezed

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,532 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Some corrosion on rear inner/outer sills

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp lens frosted

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,374 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Heavy wear on front tyre edge

O/s/r tyre underinflated

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,374 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

Heavy wear on front tyre edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre underinflated

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension bushes worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,368 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,016 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 40,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 31,035 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,069 miles

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

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 ZSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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