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AX52 EEU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,347 miles

Front Lower wings corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower wings corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,428 miles

Rear Both Brake pipes, to flexi-pipe, slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded signs of corrosion on all 4 brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,221 miles

EML on

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,297 miles

rear wiper smeary.

slight bearing noise from osf when spun.

slight surface rust on osf brake disc

slight sweat of oil on steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,832 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,963 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 EEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 EEU, 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 AX52 EEU registered?

AX52 EEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AX52 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 EEU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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