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AX52 LDE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,793 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2018 112,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 106,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,822 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 98,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,246 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,702 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,582 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,582 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,694 miles

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,282 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,439 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 LDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDE, 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 LDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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