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AD52 XJM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,301 miles

Offside Front Lower wing rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 93,918 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction glass missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower wing rusted

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,953 miles

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

OSF Sill Corroded

Rear Arches Corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 73,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

OSF Sill Corroded

Rear Arches Corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,570 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 71,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,098 miles

All coil springs have corrosion

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,098 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All coil springs have corrosion

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,929 miles

All road springs have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,046 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded in several places.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,169 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,265 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 XJM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 XJM registered?

AD52 XJM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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