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AD52 ONW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ONW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 143,012 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

EML on

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 28 Dec 2016 137,204 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 131,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 131,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 108,658 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 102,079 miles

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

diag light on

Fail 4 May 2013 101,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

diag light on

Pass 10 May 2012 91,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 91,052 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 82,725 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 77,738 miles

Front number plate in poor condition - still readable

Offside front tyre getting low tread on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2010 77,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate in poor condition - still readable

offside front tyre getting low tread on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2009 71,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,935 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 ONW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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