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AD52 OTF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,068 mi
Last recorded162,068 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 162,068 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 162,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

some play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,727 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 144,545 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 132,938 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 113,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 113,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,581 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,047 miles

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,507 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,852 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,744 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 43,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake slack

Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,387 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake slack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,302 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 OTF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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