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AD52 OTB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,866 mi
Last recorded130,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,074 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 122,074 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,058 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,293 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,840 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,581 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,581 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 58,966 miles

osf tyre tread has cuts. rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,423 miles

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

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 OTB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

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

Is AD52 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OTB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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