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AD52 OTM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,514 mi
Last recorded132,514 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 132,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 132,514 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 125,745 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 125,745 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,632 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 122,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,005 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 104,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,830 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 91,707 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,707 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,793 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,087 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 47,784 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 OTM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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