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AD52 OTW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,368 mi
Last recorded120,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 120,368 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,410 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,041 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,515 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,515 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 52,622 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 OTW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

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