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AD52 OSE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,014 mi
Last recorded120,014 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 118,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 109,243 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,574 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,413 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f track rod arm inner joint

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,876 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low 3mm 195-60-15-88V

Offside front wheel bearing starting to wear

Offside rear tyre tread low 2mm

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 OSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

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

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