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AV52 TJU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,898 mi
Last recorded118,898 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 118,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,893 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,835 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,981 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,981 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,439 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 97,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,122 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,785 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 72,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,225 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 57,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 22,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,603 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 TJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

AV52 TJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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