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AO52 XZA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,023 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to step on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and uneven inner edge of tread

Fail 20 Aug 2018 71,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and uneven inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,197 miles

Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,192 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,499 miles

1. Rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

2. Treads of nearside and offside rear tyres starting to bulge.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,121 miles

1/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,904 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,901 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,222 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,217 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,159 miles

1/ both front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,862 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 XZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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