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AD52 OLH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 116,378 miles

The OSR brake pipe is rusting

The exhaust flexible pipe is blowing slightly

There is some play in the NS track rod ball joint.

Fail 18 Jun 2020 116,377 miles

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

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

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

The OSR brake pipe is rusting

The exhaust flexible pipe is blowing slightly

There is some play in the NS track rod ball joint.

Pass 9 May 2019 113,838 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK

POWER STEERING FLUID IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE OSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

THERE IS PLAY IN THE NS TRACKROD BALL JOINT WHICH NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

Fail 9 May 2019 113,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability linkage broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK

POWER STEERING FLUID IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE OSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

THERE IS PLAY IN THE NS TRACKROD BALL JOINT WHICH NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

Pass 10 May 2018 111,415 miles

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACKROD BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

Fail 10 May 2018 111,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACKROD BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 11 May 2017 108,648 miles

ADDED 2L OF OIL TO GET THE ENGINE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOOSE

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Fail 11 May 2017 108,648 miles

ADDED 2L OF OIL TO GET THE ENGINE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOOSE

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Pass 3 May 2016 103,618 miles

THE FRONT BRAKE WEAR NEEDS CHECKING ASAP

THE NSF INNER BRAKE PAD CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN BUT MAY BE ABOUT TO TOOCH THE DISC

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

THE FRONT BRAKE WEAR NEEDS CHECKING ASAP

THE NSF INNER BRAKE PAD CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN BUT MAY BE ABOUT TO TOOCH THE DISC

THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,322 miles

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

nearside rear sill rusting

Fail 29 Apr 2015 98,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear sill rusting

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,922 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,217 miles

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

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD AND THE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,217 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD AND THE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise that the o/s/f mirror casing is damaged

advise that the spare wheel is missing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,631 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,890 miles

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

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

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 OLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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