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AX52 LBY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,395 mi
Last recorded110,395 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre wall poor

offside rear tyre nail in tread

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,337 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre wall poor

offside rear tyre nail in tread

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,790 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine warning light on

oil leakes around oil filter and oil level very low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,450 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,822 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,302 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

coolant level low

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,247 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,027 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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 LBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

AX52 LBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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