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AV52 AXC

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,176 mi
Last recorded161,176 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 161,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 161,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 154,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 146,801 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 146,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 135,732 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 135,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 130,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,862 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 108,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 102,996 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 102,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,996 miles

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

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

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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AV52 AXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 AXC, 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

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What year was AV52 AXC registered?

AV52 AXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AV52 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 AXC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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