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AD52 OHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,439 mi
Last recorded175,439 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 175,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 169,231 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 174,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 174,610 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper passenger side is defective

Pass 11 Jun 2013 164,962 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 164,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 153,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 147,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 136,846 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 136,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 118,825 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,974 miles

front tyres wearing low

grease at offside c.v boot

offside front lower balljoint gaitor split

possible leak at gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 18 Feb 2008 99,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing low

grease at offside c.v boot

offside front lower balljoint gaitor split

possible leak at gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,958 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 OHU 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 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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

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

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