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AD52 ORV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ORV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 103,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air leak around inlet manifold

exhaust and hangers rusty and weak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,941 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,383 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers side door handle jamming from outside

exhaust and hangers rusty

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,752 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,877 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,712 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,089 miles

offside rear trailing arm front bush split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,347 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,926 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,138 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,232 miles

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

both wiper blades split

front brake discs ridged

Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,232 miles

front brake discs ridged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,032 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,782 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,365 miles

front brake pads very thin

Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,509 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 15,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ORV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ORV, 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 ORV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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