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AD52 AYU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 149,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 149,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2015 145,887 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 145,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 138,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 136,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 110,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,013 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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AD52 AYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD52 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD52 AYU?

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What year was AD52 AYU registered?

AD52 AYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is AD52 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 AYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD52 AYU have outstanding finance?

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