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AD52 OBT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak on engine & gearbox ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 101,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak on engine & gearbox ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,671 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak on engine + gearbox

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,986 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

oil leak on gear box

Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,986 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

oil leak on gear box

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,105 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs slight worn

Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,171 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,325 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 OBT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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