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AX52 GAU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,575 mi
Last recorded18,575 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,575 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,637 miles

Front Subframe, Suspension Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Fuel Tank Strap Corrored

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Coil Springs and Lower Suspension Arms Corrored But Not Seriosly Weakend

Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven on Inner Edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 17,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Subframe, Suspension Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Fuel Tank Strap Corrored

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Coil Springs and Lower Suspension Arms Corrored But Not Seriosly Weakend

Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven on Inner Edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,900 miles

Front Suspension Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Front Tyres Wearing On inner Edges

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Lower Suspension Arms and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously weakend

Fail 24 Jun 2014 12,454 miles

Front Suspension Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Suspension Coil Springs, Lower Suspension Arms and Anti-roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,454 miles

Front Suspension Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Rear Suspension Coil Springs, Lower Suspension Arms and Anti-roll Bar All Corrored But Not Seriously Weakend.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,423 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 8,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,340 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted on Inner Faces

Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,555 miles

Both front brake discs have slight pitting on the inside face.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 1,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,265 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,941 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 GAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GAU, 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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AX52 GAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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