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AX52 FYO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,558 mi
Last recorded150,558 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 150,558 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing

general body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,207 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 124,207 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 87,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,334 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 31 Dec 2010 66,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,846 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,035 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,175 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 FYO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 FYO registered?

AX52 FYO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is AX52 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FYO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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