CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX52 EFC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,107 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,057 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,057 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,199 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 76,644 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,644 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,157 miles

rear number plate starting to debond

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,322 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,321 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,199 miles

Long handbrake travel.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,145 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,145 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 8,728 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX52 EFC?

You can check the full history of AX52 EFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX52 EFC registered?

AX52 EFC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is AX52 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 EFC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX52 EFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX52 EFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.