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AD52 OJM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,056 mi
Last recorded113,056 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,455 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,455 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,418 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,358 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 89,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 84,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 84,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,687 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,845 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,837 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 25,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,253 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 OJM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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