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AD52 XBU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,467 mi
Last recorded55,467 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 49,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,600 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BINDING WHEEL (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering has slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2014 43,556 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,899 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,151 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,192 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,192 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,690 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,674 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 XBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

AD52 XBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AD52 XBU safe to buy?

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