MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit
Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded front both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust flexi worn
slight travel on handbrake
Both rear coil springs starting to Corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section and front flexi joint (7.1.2)
Front exhaust flexi Worn and hanger corroded
Powering steering pump list misting off oill
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear coil springs corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear coil springs corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front wiper blades slightly smearing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small cut in side wall of N/S/F tyre
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wiper blades slightly smearing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small cut in side wall of N/S/F tyre
rear number plate starting to debond
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Long handbrake travel.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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AX52 EFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.
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