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AX52 FCU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,357 miles

Brake pedal anti slip wearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip wearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,237 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pedal anti slip wearing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 91,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing slightly.

Exhaust hangers are corroding.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,516 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing slightly.

Exhaust hangers are corroding.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,029 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,208 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 13 Oct 2011 65,093 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,274 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,794 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

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 FCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

AX52 FCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is AX52 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FCU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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