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AM52 AXU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,297 mi
Last recorded118,297 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,297 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front and n/s/f tyres worn to inner edges

Offside Front slight binding to wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,259 miles

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

both offside tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2017 114,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

both offside tyres worn on inner edges

offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,860 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 96,070 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 89,590 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 77,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,424 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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AM52 AXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM52 AXU, 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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AM52 AXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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