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AD52 WJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,135 mi
Last recorded176,135 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 176,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 176,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 170,487 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 164,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 157,724 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 157,724 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 152,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 146,267 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 137,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 137,701 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 4 Jun 2011 127,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 8 Jun 2010 115,919 miles

oil leak from osf inner drive shaft boot area

Fail 5 Jun 2010 115,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from osf inner drive shaft boot area

Pass 6 Jun 2009 102,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,317 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,182 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 WJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJJ, 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 WJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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