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AD52 OJR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,304 mi
Last recorded107,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 107,304 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Vehicle also has an inlet leak likely to affect emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,639 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 104,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to inlet leak and emitting dense white smoke under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated, O/S worse than N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,979 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 98,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 94,301 miles

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))

Fail 11 May 2019 94,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 90,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 90,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2017 89,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 85,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 80,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 80,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 75,351 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,905 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to miss shape

Pass 25 May 2012 64,891 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,709 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,468 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 46,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 41,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,283 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 OJR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

AD52 OJR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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