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AD52 OGV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,233 mi
Last recorded116,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 116,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,233 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s sill damaged

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroding.

front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated.

n/s outer sill panel damaged.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,581 miles

n/s outer sill panel slightly damaged.

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

r/n/s tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,302 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 high level stop lamp not working

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,372 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 66,372 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads look low

front number plate delaminating slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2007 66,372 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads look low

front number plate delaminating slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,827 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 OGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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