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HG52 AHJ

2003 Ford Falcon

Silver Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,105 mi
Last recorded199,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Falcon74,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 199,105 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes slightly coroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 199,088 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated x3 (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes slightly coroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 190,457 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 190,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 178,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill panels covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 178,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 164,914 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 164,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 150,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 150,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 136,566 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 136,559 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,807 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 122,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,172 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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HG52 AHJ is a 2003 Ford Falcon in Silver with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 74,273 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG52 AHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HG52 AHJ is a 2003 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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