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AX52 FZC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 118,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Radius arm front bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both sill ends (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,166 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers split

both sides rear front trailing arm bushes coming unbonded

eml light on

inner rack ends slight play

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr coil spring rusty

rear sub frame very rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2017 102,073 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers split

both sides rear front trailing arm bushes coming unbonded

eml light on

inner rack ends slight play

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr coil spring rusty

rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,121 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs and pads worn

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

play in inner steering rack joints

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs and pads worn

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

play in inner steering rack joints

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,375 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides outer sills have slight corrosion

nsf brake pipe corroded

osr coil spring badly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,374 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides outer sills have slight corrosion

heat shield insecure above exhaust

nsf brake pipe corroded

osr coil spring badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,887 miles

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,286 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,512 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,509 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,560 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 33,560 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,125 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 FZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

AX52 FZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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