MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front sill corroded causing hole but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front sill corroded causing hole but not in a prescribed area
Wipers do not park automatically
Brake pipe at offside rear corroding
Damage to windscreen within limits
Difficulty in assessing welding repairs due to under seal
Fuel filler pipes corroding
Nearside outer sill at front corroded not within a prescribed area
Offside outer sill corroding
Rear sub-frame corroding
Steering rack damp
Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on rear chassis, suspension and brake components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength on inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Brake pipe at offside rear corroding
Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full test of adult seat belt
Damage to windscreen within limits
Fuel filler pipes corroding
Nearside outer sill at front corroded not within a prescribed area
Offside outer sill corroding
Rear sub-frame corroding
Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on rear chassis, suspension and brake components
Wipers do not park automatically
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers do not park after turned off
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers do not park after turned off
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AX52 EGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EGZ, 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 EGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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