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AX52 CTF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 150,574 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

battery light coming on intermittently

bind on o/s/front wheel unable to assess wheel bearing correctly

both mirror glasses loose but still providing view to the rear

front discs very poor and corroded

nail in o/s/rear tyre (sidewall) requires new tyre

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge and very poor condition advise renewal

Pass 24 Apr 2012 141,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 141,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 130,574 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 120,353 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 120,330 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 107,178 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake pipes coverd in greese

rear trailing arm starting to rust

Fail 8 May 2009 107,178 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake pipes coverd in greese

rear trailing arm starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,596 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 12 May 2007 79,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,301 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 69,301 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 CTF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CTF, 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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AX52 CTF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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