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AX52 FCY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,172 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2018 60,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust in poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,033 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,162 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres near limit

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,517 miles

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,298 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,093 miles

slight uneven front tyre wear

Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,602 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 7,602 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 1,406 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 1,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 6 Mar 2007 51,015 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,687 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 FCY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

AX52 FCY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AX52 FCY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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