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AX52 LRA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,930 mi
Last recorded124,930 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 107,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,302 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,745 miles

o/s cv gaitor perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,156 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inners

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,141 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracking and has a puncture right on the edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,000 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 60,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,015 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,675 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,001 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,272 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,229 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 LRA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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