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AD52 OHJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,240 mi
Last recorded148,240 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 148,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side in places. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front power steering pipe corroded across steering rack.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in places ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

under side muddy.

Fail 19 Nov 2016 148,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side in places. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front power steering pipe corroded across steering rack.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in places ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

under side muddy.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 129,394 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front exhaust poor

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,394 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

front exhaust poor

Pass 16 Nov 2013 121,232 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2012 111,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,383 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 100,383 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,171 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 89,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,714 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 53,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,217 miles

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

Needs alignment.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,010 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 OHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

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

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