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AD52 OJC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,837 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 95,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

all rear suspension bushes perished

all tyres low pressure

both rear tyres in poor condition cracking and lifting to inner edge

gear box oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,339 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 89,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,338 miles

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

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,810 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,767 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,650 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,546 miles

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

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

front brakes show small amount of out of balance

lower effort to offside rear service brake

offside front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators

park lever a little high on application

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,570 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 OJC 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 87.5%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 OJC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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