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AX52 ENP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,223 mi
Last recorded140,223 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 ENP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 140,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 133,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2016
Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absosorber mount.marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 122,216 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 122,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,119 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

naerside outer sill damaged but not to excess

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted but not to excess

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not to excess

offside handbrake slight lower reading but not to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

underbonnet brake lines corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished

underbonnet brake lines corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,592 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,384 miles

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

check tracking

Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,398 miles

front number plate slightly discoulered

slight damage to offside front tyre ( no cord exposed )

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,303 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ENP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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