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AV52 FTX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,516 mi
Last recorded180,516 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 180,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/ inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor / inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2016 174,763 miles

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

surface rust around rear underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2015 167,667 miles

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

some surface corrosion to rear inner wings and sills

Fail 15 Jan 2015 167,667 miles

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

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

some surface corrosion to rear inner wings and sills

Pass 16 Jan 2014 161,909 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)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Fail 16 Jan 2014 161,909 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 10 Jan 2013 800,058 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,476 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,637 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,908 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,288 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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AV52 FTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FTX, 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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What year was AV52 FTX registered?

AV52 FTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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