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AD52 OJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,443 mi
Last recorded94,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,296 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch slipping

Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,006 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 77,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

as large crack n/s of windscreen outside swept area

Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

as large crack n/s of windscreen outside swept area

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,570 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,468 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,468 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,535 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OJZ 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 68.8%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

AD52 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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