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AX52 FXM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,998 mi
Last recorded189,998 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 189,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 173,677 miles

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

Offside Rear calipper parking brake pivot stiff

Fail 5 Jul 2016 173,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear calipper parking brake pivot stiff

Pass 7 Jul 2015 158,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 158,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 143,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 143,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,667 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 126,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,120 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 111,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,877 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 26 Jul 2011 95,875 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,101 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2009 72,966 miles

(1) Both front tyres on 3mm of tread.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 42,201 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 FXM 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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

AX52 FXM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is AX52 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FXM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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