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AD52 XLR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,440 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,655 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,655 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,427 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 93,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,777 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not showing cords

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers dont always park in off position

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,512 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 XLR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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