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AD52 BYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,383 mi
Last recorded144,383 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 144,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 141,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,950 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 128,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 119,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,021 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,472 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 41,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BYZ, 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

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What year was AD52 BYZ registered?

AD52 BYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is AD52 BYZ safe to buy?

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