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AD52 XRH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,432 mi
Last recorded142,432 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XRH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,432 miles

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease

under trays fitted

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fittled

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield is insecure. Exhaust system is corroded. Engine undertray is insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cable clip is broken.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 133,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield is insecure. Exhaust system is corroded. Engine undertray is insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cable clip is broken.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight body damage

Fail 31 Jul 2013 115,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight body damage

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,855 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,868 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very soft, possible puncture

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,868 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre very soft, possible puncture

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,148 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,148 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,042 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 XRH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

AD52 XRH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 XRH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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