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AD52 OJU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,662 mi
Last recorded106,662 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake just passed at 16%, both locked out

Pass 22 Jan 2018 100,826 miles

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

front exhaust flex poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,769 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,896 miles

Nearside Front fog light unit badly damaged and not working

centre upper screen stone chip damaged

large amount of oil dampness under engine area

water condensation inside o/s rear fog light unit

Fail 3 Feb 2016 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area excessively misshapped (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front fog light unit badly damaged and not working

centre upper screen stone chip damaged

large amount of oil dampness under engine area

water condensation inside o/s rear fog light unit

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,592 miles

large amount of engine oil around rear of engine area possibly contaminating drive belt

n/s front fog light not working and unit lens badly damaged/broken

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,592 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

large amount of engine oil around rear of engine area possibly contaminating drive belt

n/s front fog light not working and unit lens badly damaged/broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large amount of oil dampness rear and under engine area possibly leaking from electrical switch o/s rear top of engine area

n/s front fog light unit/lens badly damaged/broken

o/s rear fog light some water/dampness inside unit/lens but working at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,035 miles

n/s front fog light unit/lens badly damaged and light not working

n/s o/s front tyres tread area starting to wear low eg n/s 2.9mm o/s 2,6mm legal limit 1,6mm

o/s rear fog light unit water inside unit lens

oil dampness under gearbox area

Fail 14 Feb 2013 80,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front fog light unit/lens badly damaged and light not working

n/s o/s front tyres tread area starting to wear low eg n/s 2.9mm o/s 2,6mm legal limit 1,6mm

o/s rear fog light unit water inside unit lens

oil dampness under gearbox area

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,209 miles

leak on a/c system

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 16 Feb 2012 74,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

leak on a/c system

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,405 miles

n/s front fog light lens badly broken and fog light not working suggest repair or possible wiring or connection damage may occur due to water contamination

n/s rear tyre small pin type nail in tread area

o/s front lower engine area oil/fluid dampness no leaking seen at time of test

o/s rear tyre outer wall slightly worn but legal at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,059 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,059 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,104 miles

n/s front fog light lens badly broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,808 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken still works

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,124 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 39,124 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracks & out of shape,osf sidewall scuffed.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,205 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 OJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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