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AD52 OBU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,700 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2016 126,596 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flatblade? (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,753 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 117,753 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,205 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,912 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,967 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,220 miles

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

air bag on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,229 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,356 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,486 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 62,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 47,093 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORROSION AT TOP OF BOTH SPRINGS,WHERE SPRINGS GO INTO TOP SUSPENISION CUPS

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 NUMBER PLATE BACKING IS STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY

REAR WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT ON RUBBER

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 30 Dec 2006 39,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 31,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE EXHAUST BACK BOX HAS A BLOW BUT THIS IS FROM THE DRAI HOLES IN BOX. ALSO SLIGHT CORROSION ON CENTRE BOX

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO SEPERATE AWAY

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 OBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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