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AD52 OOV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,724 mi
Last recorded74,724 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,724 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside and rear wiper rubbers hardening

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

Offside wiper split

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 74,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and rear wiper rubbers hardening

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

Offside wiper split

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,184 miles

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

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

both offside tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/60/15

exhaust system badly corroded flexible in poor condition

front brake discs BADLY WORN

offside rear seat belt checked around child seat

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 16 Dec 2014 70,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both offside tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/60/15

exhaust system badly corroded flexible in poor condition

front brake discs BADLY WORN

offside rear seat belt checked around child seat

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,437 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,172 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,172 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

rear link arm bushs started to perrish slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,167 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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 OOV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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