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AD52 OSB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,011 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,059 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,682 miles

OSR tyre cracked and perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to offside headlight

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,892 miles

damage to offside headlight

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,406 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,959 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 64,957 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,968 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,968 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Feb 2009 50,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,399 miles

advise rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,881 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 OSB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OSB, 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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What year was AD52 OSB registered?

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

Is AD52 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OSB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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