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AD52 OMT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OMT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 125,560 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded further investigation to pipes around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

rear wiper insecure and torn

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,514 miles

** general corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes and suspension components **

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 118,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ** Centre x 2 ** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge devoid of tread (195/60 15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill is holed & Corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge devoid of tread (195/60 15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill is holed & Corroded (5.2.6)

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

** general corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes and suspension components **

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

** engine oil level is so low it is not reading on dipstick **

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,858 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,856 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,048 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust boby heat sheild

Fail 10 Jul 2013 77,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust boby heat sheild

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,069 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,010 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,726 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 29,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,609 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 OMT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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