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AX52 EDO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,279 mi
Last recorded154,279 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 154,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 154,279 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Sill Starting To Corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2013 142,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Sill Starting To Corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,373 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED INSIDE

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S OUTER SILL

Fail 31 Dec 2011 128,199 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED INSIDE

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S OUTER SILL

WIPERS NOT TESTED

Pass 22 Jan 2011 117,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE STICKING

Fail 21 Jan 2011 117,248 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE STICKING

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,135 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 94,905 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,554 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low 2mm

offside front tyre has cut in tread

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 EDO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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