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AD52 XOS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 138,659 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhausttailpipe correded and support rubbers nearly broken

Fail 14 Jan 2013 128,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 117,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 117,998 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,174 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,539 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,538 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,699 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 54,699 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,536 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 15,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XOS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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