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AD52 ORP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,778 mi
Last recorded148,778 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 148,778 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil l;eak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,333 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Jan 2017 144,333 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under drivers seat (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,027 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

rear number plate water damaged

ubable to check hydrolics fully due to wet weather

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,473 miles

eml on

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nsr tyre heavy age cracking and low

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Fail 17 Jan 2012 93,473 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nsr tyre heavy age cracking and low

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,110 miles

rear number plate water damaged

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

Oil leak

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

both rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamp aims on lower limits

engine management light on

front ford badge broken

parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,615 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,039 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 71,793 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2006 59,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,034 miles

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

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 ORP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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