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AD52 ONL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,448 mi
Last recorded35,448 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ONL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 35,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 28,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at coil base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at coil base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 21,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at coil base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at coil base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 16,565 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 16,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 12,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 8,842 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 5,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 448 miles

flexi pipe on exhaust worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 63,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o s r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge [stepping]

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,113 miles

o s r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge [stepping]

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,223 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 47,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 8 Feb 2008 39,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,321 miles

advise front discs worn/ advise replacement

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,574 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 ONL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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