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AX52 FLM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,059 mi
Last recorded49,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 49,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,307 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 43,303 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,424 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 36,424 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted to the correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted to the correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has light cuts outer wall.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,264 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,002 miles

n/s/f tyre slite damage not deep enough to reech cord

Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,052 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 FLM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

AX52 FLM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2003.

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