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AD52 OBE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,141 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor and inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,869 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 13 Jan 2014 61,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,212 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,599 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch master cylinder slightly leaking

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,681 miles

bothside front discs are getting thin.

front number plate ,is cracked.but still secure.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,823 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,795 miles

Although still legible at present, front number plate is damaged and should be replaced.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,016 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 OBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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