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AX52 FYM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 86,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jun 2020 80,846 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,345 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Jun 2018 75,171 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,377 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,048 miles

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

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

Offside o/s/f tyre cracking on inner wall

n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,167 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 63,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,632 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 52,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,746 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 46,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,072 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 FYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

AX52 FYM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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