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AD52 XCS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,884 mi
Last recorded186,884 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 186,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

small crack on screen

Fail 3 Feb 2020 186,884 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

small crack on screen

Pass 5 Feb 2019 177,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 167,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 167,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 158,518 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 158,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 146,782 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front fuel pipes in engine bay are heavily corroded

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front metal pipe corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 146,758 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Front fuel pipes in engine bay are heavily corroded

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front metal pipe corroded (2.3.2)

** Heavy oil leak & Engine oil level well below minimum **

Pass 10 Feb 2015 139,951 miles

Lower power steering pipe badly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 139,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Lower power steering pipe badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 127,135 miles

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

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

n/s/r tyre has age cracks and uneven wear

Fail 13 Feb 2014 127,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

n/s/r tyre has age cracks and uneven wear

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2012 99,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,036 miles

ems light is on

Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,483 miles

front tyres very low on edges and on limit 1.6 mm

Fail 8 Feb 2008 67,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres very low on edges and on limit 1.6 mm

Fail 18 Jan 2007 49,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,402 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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 XCS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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