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AY52 GFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,332 mi
Last recorded181,332 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 181,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 173,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 173,341 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 171,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2022 168,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front. front to rear and rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Fail 8 Jan 2021 166,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front. front to rear and rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,158 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,467 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,984 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,299 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension coil springs corroded slightly

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge bald patch

Fail 18 Dec 2014 51,002 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension coil springs corroded slightly

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge bald patch

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner drive shaft gaiter contaminated with oil

wipers poor

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2011 33,883 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,736 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,560 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 21,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

nearside rear tyre tread feathered

offside rear tyre tread feathered

Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,383 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)

nearside rear tyre tread feathered

offside rear tyre tread feathered

Pass 27 Dec 2007 17,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 10,800 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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AY52 GFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY52 GFJ, 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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AY52 GFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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