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AO52 FYN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,025 mi
Last recorded197,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 197,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 184,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 172,606 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 172,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 171,720 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2009 165,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 155,551 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn requires attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Dec 2007 123,999 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2006 94,709 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 94,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,671 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 FYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AO52 FYN safe to buy?

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