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AD52 BYK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,274 mi
Last recorded150,274 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,274 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both outer rear sills difficult to examine as filled and undersealed

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system, sills, floor pans, suspension etc corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint sitting at different angle to offside possible incorrect part has been fitted

offside rear brake back plate damp with fluid but not leaking under pressure recommend further investigation

Fail 22 Mar 2017 150,272 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system, sills, floor pans, suspension etc corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint sitting at different angle to offside possible incorrect part has been fitted

offside rear brake back plate damp with fluid but not leaking under pressure recommend further investigation

Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,339 miles

Nearside Front nail in inner tread

Offside Front tyre cut in tread area and is cut at outer sidewall

Offside Rear outer sill area welding to a low standard covered in sealant

Rear coil springs and underbody , subframes etc slight corrosion

Rear service brake effort poor

previous welding repairs to both outer sills

Fail 15 Mar 2016 143,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front nail in inner tread

Offside Front tyre cut in tread area and is cut at outer sidewall

Rear coil springs and underbody , subframes etc slight corrosion

previous welding repairs to both outer sills

Pass 18 Mar 2015 135,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2015 135,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2014 128,056 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,056 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,328 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,095 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,422 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 106,422 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,025 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,692 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 56,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both front wiper have u.v. indicators illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,953 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 BYK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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