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AX52 FYE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,200 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 99,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,285 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 97,285 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 96,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 96,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 95,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 95,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 94,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,936 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,753 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 82,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 56,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,080 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 FYE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

AX52 FYE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AX52 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FYE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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