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AX52 FON

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,912 mi
Last recorded47,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 47,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,379 miles

Advise engine managment light on.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 33,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise engine managment light on.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,415 miles

Advise engine managment light on.

Advise offside wiperblade split.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 29,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise engine managment light on.

Advise offside wiperblade split.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,203 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 25,203 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,737 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,682 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 15,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,213 miles

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

center exhasut mounting corroded

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 11,213 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

center exhasut mounting corroded

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 5,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 5,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 21 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 52,697 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 52,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,583 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 FON is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FON, 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 FON is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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