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AX52 ENL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,730 mi
Last recorded158,730 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 ENL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 158,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not self park (8.3.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by mounting bolts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front fanbelt badly worn

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2015 150,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 141,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 140,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 132,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant light on dash

exhaust corroded

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

play in steering rack

rear tyres worn out of shape on inners

Fail 14 May 2013 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant light on dash

exhaust corroded

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

play in steering rack

rear tyres worn out of shape on inners

Pass 16 May 2012 123,269 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust is in poor condition

movement n/s inner steering axial joint

n/s & o/s rear seatbelts not checked fully - child seats fitted

Fail 16 May 2012 123,269 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust is in poor condition

movement n/s inner steering axial joint

n/s & o/s rear seatbelts not checked fully - child seats fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 115,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light fluffing osf seatbelt

movement in nsf steering rack axial joint

ns outer bodysill getting weak at rear end and slightly damaged

osf flexible brake hose rubber protectors rubbing against inner wing

osr brake disc corroded and scored

osr tyre deteriorated on sidewall

seepage of grease from ns inner cv gaiter

Fail 4 May 2011 115,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light fluffing osf seatbelt

movement in nsf steering rack axial joint

ns outer bodysill getting weak at rear end and slightly damaged

osf flexible brake hose rubber protectors rubbing against inner wing

osr brake disc corroded and scored

osr tyre deteriorated on sidewall

seepage of grease from ns inner cv gaiter

Pass 6 May 2010 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 96,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog lamp loose

Fail 18 May 2009 96,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog lamp loose

Pass 8 May 2008 86,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog lamp loose

Fail 8 May 2008 86,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog lamp loose

Pass 25 May 2007 79,738 miles

front windscreen wipers do not self park

o/s/f fog lamp lens loose

Fail 25 May 2007 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers do not self park

o/s/f foglamp loose

Pass 3 May 2006 71,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,028 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ENL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ENL, 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 ENL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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