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AO52 FCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,672 mi
Last recorded119,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 119,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf and nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 osf and osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cracking osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,173 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front exhaust mounts corroded & broken - not insecure.

Both outer sills corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear - corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant low.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 97,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 95,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 93,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 75,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 91,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 51,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AO52 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO52 FCJ, 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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AO52 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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