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AD52 OSW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,705 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,082 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 81,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,568 miles

both front tyres cracking!

Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front tyres cracking!

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,362 miles

all four tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,238 miles

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,895 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,416 miles

n/s/f camber angle appears incorrect

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,454 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 35,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OSW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

AD52 OSW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is AD52 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OSW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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