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AD52 XKO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,076 mi
Last recorded164,076 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 164,076 miles

near side rear parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Feb 2020 164,076 miles

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

near side rear parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 159,094 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 159,094 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 151,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 151,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 146,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 146,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake slight uneven application

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,202 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlights tested as presented

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlights tested as presented

Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2013 125,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,578 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

rear belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 118,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

rear belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2010 111,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 111,756 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 102,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,504 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 47,413 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 XKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

AD52 XKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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