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AD52 ONT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,281 mi
Last recorded128,281 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 128,281 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills covered heavily with sealant.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear of sill been repaired.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 114,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear of sill been repaired.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,245 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,978 miles

Advise n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r brake pipes corroded Advise replacement

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,056 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,052 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,553 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,407 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 ONT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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