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AD52 XPW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,679 mi
Last recorded104,679 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 104,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 98,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2017 93,723 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills weak at rear

Pass 19 May 2016 89,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 85,182 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 80,262 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 75,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,666 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,423 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,823 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 195/60/15

rear number plate starting to delaminate but not considered excessive at present

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,407 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,407 miles

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

O/s//f tyre damaged on sidewall. †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,064 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 XPW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

AD52 XPW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AD52 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XPW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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