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AD52 OHE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,276 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 106,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 102,188 miles

clutch slipping

nearside rear tyre low pressure

rear exhaust support braket broken,exhaust still supported okay

Fail 28 Jan 2014 102,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

clutch slipping

nearside rear tyre low pressure

rear exhaust support braket broken,exhaust still supported okay

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,026 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,742 miles

both o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn right on legal limit (1.6mm) and badly worn on edges 195/60 15h

front brake disc slightly corroded & ridged

water ingress in rear fog light unit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,156 miles

front wipers slightly smearing on screen

Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing on screen

Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate delaminating at top.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,625 miles

Oil leak

front number plate delaminating at top.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,474 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,474 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,313 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 OHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

AD52 OHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AD52 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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