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AD52 XBY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,874 mi
Last recorded21,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2023 21,874 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 17,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 14,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 12,200 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 12,200 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 9,118 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 9,118 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 7,206 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 7,206 miles

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 1,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 1,521 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 1,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,809 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear hangers corroded thin

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,173 miles

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

high level brake light damaged

rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,395 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,588 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,110 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 XBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

AD52 XBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is AD52 XBY safe to buy?

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