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AD52 OTU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,129 mi
Last recorded117,129 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 120,571 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Tyre size-195/65 R15 91H

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,476 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2016 109,473 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

breather pipe split

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,814 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 61,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,689 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,567 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 OTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 OTU registered?

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

Is AD52 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 OTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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