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AD52 OPB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 108,411 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,239 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre valves cracked.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2013 95,642 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,792 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)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 80,066 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,529 miles

rear number plated deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,529 miles

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

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

rear number plated deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2008 62,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,973 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2006 43,676 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 OPB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 OPB registered?

AD52 OPB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is AD52 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OPB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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