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AX52 FNE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,009 mi
Last recorded150,009 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,009 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 150,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,510 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 129,134 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,334 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 110,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 99,929 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake lever has lot of travel. nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,793 miles

front discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,760 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,741 miles

handbrake lever has lot of travel

Fail 1 Dec 2009 66,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

handbrake lever has lot of travel

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,427 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 FNE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FNE, 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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AX52 FNE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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