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AX52 EJN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,714 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,435 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,299 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre has nail in centre of tread area

rear brake discs becoming corroded

rear shock absorbers becoming soft

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness and lipped

rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

rear shock absorbers getting soft

rear tyres starting to crack up

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,932 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 EJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

AX52 EJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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