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AD52 XGL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 120,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested due to oil around turbo pipes and blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not seem welded at both front and rear end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not seem welded at both front and rear end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear cross member and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,359 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated inc mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wing / wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody inc inner sills and rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel ..most items not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated inc mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wing / wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody inc inner sills and rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated inc mounts (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wing and wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 21 Sep 2017 107,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords middle section of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated inc mounts (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wing and wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,504 miles

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

Offside Front wing & wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil springs slight corroded

exhaust & exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

exhaust shield insecure

n/s front & both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

unable to check weld at sill to inner sill/door step due to covers/seals fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle to front outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 nm (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded 30 cm away from all prescribed areas

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wing & wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil springs slight corroded

exhaust & exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

exhaust shield insecure

n/s front & both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,516 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,401 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 97,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,970 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,969 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,376 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,956 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,956 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear registration plate weathered

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,539 miles

rear registration plate weathered

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,744 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,956 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 XGL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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