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AD52 ONB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,997 mi
Last recorded15,997 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,997 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 15,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,444 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 12,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,501 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 6,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 2,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front wiper blade starting to split

tyre size 195/60r15 88h

Pass 4 May 2010 65,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,493 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,958 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

*STRONG ADVISORY* O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION JOINT MOUNTING BOLTS ARE FITTED UPSIDE DOWN AND HAVE WORN PINCH BOLT NUT TO HALF THICKNESS.

Steering locks when moved from lock to lock with suspension hanging, as bolt hits pinch bolt.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,247 miles

*STRONG ADVISORY* O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION JOINT MOUNTING BOLTS ARE FITTED UPSIDE DOWN AND HAVE WORN PINCH BOLT NUT TO HALF THICKNESS.

Steering locks when moved from lock to lock with suspension hanging, as bolt hits pinch bolt.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,700 miles

Very slight amount of play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint.

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 ONB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

AD52 ONB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is AD52 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ONB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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