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AX52 GUD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,474 mi
Last recorded140,474 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn top part of spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,264 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 133,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 132,579 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 132,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2013 118,310 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 118,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,400 miles

airbag light flashing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 108,400 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light flashing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,784 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,404 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 93,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,144 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

Pass 20 Nov 2008 80,869 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,352 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 GUD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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