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AD52 XPZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,046 mi
Last recorded176,046 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 176,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 176,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant low

Pass 11 Mar 2016 163,103 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 145,383 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2015 145,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,825 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 136,478 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 136,478 miles

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 131,831 miles

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 131,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,150 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 12 Jan 2010 115,425 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,045 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 101,926 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 95,187 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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 XPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

Is AD52 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XPZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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