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AD52 OBR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 86,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 81,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,558 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2018 78,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,458 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 63,504 miles

All tyres starting to crack on the tread

Center rear seat belt slow to releace

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,504 miles

All tyres starting to crack on the tread

Center rear seat belt slow to releace

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,183 miles

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 10 Feb 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,363 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 OBR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

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

Is AD52 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OBR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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