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AY52 VNN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,880 mi
Last recorded154,880 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 154,880 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear outer lower sill has been repaired unable acertain quality of repair as covered with sealer.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 154,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear outer lower sill has been repaired unable acertain quality of repair as covered with sealer.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 154,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 154,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Apr 2015 154,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 144,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 128,765 miles

exhaust front section supports rusty but intact

horn slightly grating

Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,832 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,727 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate in poor condition.

N/S/F tyre has cuts to tread.

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

O/S/F tyre has deep cut to tread.

O/S/F wiper blade smears screen slightly.

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,396 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AY52 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2003.

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