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AO52 FYD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,004 mi
Last recorded70,004 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 70,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom in spring bed (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,004 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle will not start for brake test (3.7.A.1)

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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder down to front bulkhead.(marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes at clips to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splitting around tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes at clips to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splitting around tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at base in spring bed (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,701 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 33,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,101 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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AO52 FYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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