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AD52 OBY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,403 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,593 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,883 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,774 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 OBY 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 90%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

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

Is AD52 OBY safe to buy?

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