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AD52 OTH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,551 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 106,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracked on windscreen but not in driver view

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn & slightly pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.C.3c)

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

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

front sub-frame slightly rusted

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn & slightly pitted

offside front disc has slight rust

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.C.3c)

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

crack on windscreen but not in driver view

front sub-frame slightly rusted

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn & slightly pitted

offside front disc has slight rust

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,339 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,941 miles

exhaust blow front flexi hose

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,430 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,430 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,751 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 OTH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD52 OTH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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