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AD52 XMJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 99,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 91,371 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 91,371 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,577 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 75,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner arch covers fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner arch covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 May 2016 67,983 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 67,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,005 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 60,228 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 May 2011 57,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 56,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 56,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,825 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 XMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

AD52 XMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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