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AD52 NRF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,099 mi
Last recorded134,099 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,896 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,313 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,313 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,901 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,outer rear floors and seatbelt mounts

surface corrosion rear top shocker mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,289 miles

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

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

long travel in handbrake

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,fuel filler pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,289 miles

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

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

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

long travel in handbrake

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

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,fuel filler pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2012 81,807 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer rear floors,outer rear seat belt mounts,inner rear arches,rear top shocker mounts,rear suspension

Fail 23 Nov 2012 81,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

long travel in handbrake

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer rear floors,outer rear seat belt mounts,inner rear arches,rear top shocker mounts,rear suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,564 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 76,564 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,920 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,639 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,639 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,532 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 59,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,631 miles

Left and right rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

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 NRF 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 66.7%.

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 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 NRF, 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 NRF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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