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AM52 DVU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,689 mi
Last recorded124,689 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,689 miles

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

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

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

o/s , n/s anti roll links have slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2013 124,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s , n/s anti roll links have slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,073 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,527 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,281 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 DVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM52 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM52 DVU?

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What year was AM52 DVU registered?

AM52 DVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 DVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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