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AX52 FBU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,944 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,892 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,615 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,450 miles

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 FBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

AX52 FBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is AX52 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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