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AX52 FCC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,247 mi
Last recorded143,247 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 143,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2017 143,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,291 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 136,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,967 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2011 95,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 88,758 miles

OSR tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 88,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,111 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,083 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,366 miles

nsf tyre slight uneven outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,224 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 FCC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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