MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
front windscreen wipers do not self park
o/s/f fog lamp lens loose
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
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)
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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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