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AD52 OCC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,413 miles

O/s front fog light broken

Rear no plate slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Mar 2019 145,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw outer sill (10.1 (o))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

O/s front fog light broken

Rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,378 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,317 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,673 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Feb 2017 136,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Feb 2016 131,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,945 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 122,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,336 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,333 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,547 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 75,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 70,482 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,037 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 OCC 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 70%.

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

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