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AX52 FCD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,147 mi
Last recorded33,147 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 33,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 33,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 33,054 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,912 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,470 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 32,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Oil filter corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres perishing / cracking near fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,264 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,076 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 32,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,667 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,598 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 29,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,263 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 22,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,577 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 690 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 FCD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 FCD registered?

AX52 FCD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AX52 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FCD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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