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AD52 XPF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,484 mi
Last recorded120,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,484 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded/broken system still supported.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust bracket corroded/broken system still supported.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre VERY BADLY worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre VERY BADLY worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,402 miles

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

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

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper motor noisy

Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper motor noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2015 106,273 miles

NOISY WIPERS OPERATION

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE RETAINING BRACKET MODIFIED ATTACHMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS

WASHERS POOR DELIVERY AT TIME OF TEST

WIPERS NOT PARKING AUTOMATICALLY

Fail 9 Jan 2015 106,264 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE RETAINING BRACKET MODIFIED ATTACHMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS

WIPERS NOT PARKING AUTOMATICALLY

Pass 3 Nov 2013 95,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,910 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,251 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 81,904 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,339 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,592 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,194 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 XPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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