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AD52 AYX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,728 mi
Last recorded171,728 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 171,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 171,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 165,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 165,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 157,933 miles

both rear sill ends and inner wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 157,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear sill ends and inner wheel arches slightly corroded

oil leak

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,679 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 134,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 124,200 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 124,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,386 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s door mirror

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre perished

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,450 miles

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

n/s door mirror danaged

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,864 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 AYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AYX, 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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What year was AD52 AYX registered?

AD52 AYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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