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AD52 AOF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 116,695 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,391 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,391 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,597 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,906 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,989 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,649 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,088 miles

air bag light on

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2012 90,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,191 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

different size tyres front and rear

front offside brake pads low

nearside and rear coil springs corroded

rear offside brake disc corroding

slightly low reading on rear nearside handbrake

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 60,403 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 60,403 miles

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 18 Aug 2007 48,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,579 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD52 AOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AD52 AOF, 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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AD52 AOF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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