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AX52 LHC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,775 mi
Last recorded153,775 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 153,775 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 153,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2021 150,401 miles

Vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2020 145,866 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 145,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,904 miles

All sills repaired and covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 141,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 136,160 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 136,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,966 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 124,550 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven ,sawtooth pattern

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,448 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,719 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,718 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,122 miles

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

all brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,122 miles

all brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,577 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,499 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,627 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,759 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 LHC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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