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AD52 XKB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

all rear suspension rusty

coolant leak

exhaust heat shield bent

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2018 99,944 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

all rear suspension rusty

coolant leak

exhaust heat shield bent

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,746 miles

Engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management lamp on.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management lamp on.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,782 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 29,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,162 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,306 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,626 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,218 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 XKB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

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

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