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AD52 XNE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,425 mi
Last recorded73,425 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,946 miles

Vehicle underside and suspension has a lot of surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brakes require attention.

Vehicle underside and suspension has a lot of surface corrosion.

Gearbox end cover corroded and weeping out oil.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,061 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,041 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,674 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,674 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 97,239 miles

power steering rack and pump slightly damp

Fail 24 Sep 2011 97,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering rack and pump slightly damp

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,733 miles

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

slight dampness at power steering pump and rack

Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,435 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 264,354 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,210 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 22,210 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

power steering pump damp

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 12,725 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 XNE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

AD52 XNE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AD52 XNE safe to buy?

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