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AX52 FEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,430 mi
Last recorded133,430 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,430 miles

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

OSF tyre outer wall has deep slice, but no cords showing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

OSF tyre outer wall has deep slice, but no cords showing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 128,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 128,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 119,201 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outter edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,308 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 20 Jan 2011 101,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,136 miles

front brake discs scored

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,209 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,359 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 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

AX52 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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