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AD52 OLG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,828 miles

air leak on engine from main breather pipe

all coil springs and exhaust corroded

coolant stain around thermostat housing

heavy corrosion to all underbody , subframes and all suspension arms

nearside rear sill corroded around previous welded repair

rear number plate poor

slight grease around both front outer constant velocity gaiters

slight unbonding and play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,828 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

air leak on engine from main breather pipe

all coil springs and exhaust corroded

coolant stain around thermostat housing

heavy corrosion to all underbody , subframes and all suspension arms

nearside rear sill corroded around previous welded repair

rear number plate poor

slight grease around both front outer constant velocity gaiters

slight unbonding and play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,968 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion to all underbody and coil springs

exhaust manifold flexible joint worn

exhaust sections corroded

light corrosion to offside front brake pipe

rear number plate faded

slight play and unbonding to front lower arm , rear bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2017 84,967 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion to all underbody and coil springs

exhaust manifold flexible joint worn

exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

light corrosion to offside front brake pipe

rear number plate faded

slight play and unbonding to front lower arm , rear bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,713 miles

corrosion to underbody areas, including all rear chassis and coil springs

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

front wiper blades poor

rear number plate faded

slight play in front suspension arm , rear bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underbody areas, including all rear chassis and coil springs

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

front wiper blades poor

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear number plate faded

slight play in front suspension arm , rear bushes

Pass 18 May 2015 78,716 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 78,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,432 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 20 May 2014 75,431 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 13 May 2013 70,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 70,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,909 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,901 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r, various brake pipes corroding, exhaust system corroded, front brake discs corroded, play in front suspension, noise when rocking steering

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,009 miles

crack in screen marks on front bumper and door mirrors front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s windscreen damage

Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s windscreen damage

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,069 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 50,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 43,218 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped †Hand brake travel high † †

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,218 miles

Front brake discs lipped †Hand brake travel high † †

Pass 18 Feb 2006 37,842 miles

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

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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 OLG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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