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AX52 BVD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,109 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,745 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,064 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 62,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,954 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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AX52 BVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX52 BVD, 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 AX52 BVD registered?

AX52 BVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is AX52 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 BVD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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