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AD52 OBN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,268 mi
Last recorded99,268 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 99,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,790 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 76,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,804 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 66,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 59,492 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 52,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,305 miles

Nearside Front 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 OBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

AD52 OBN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is AD52 OBN safe to buy?

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