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AD52 XSP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,062 mi
Last recorded48,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 46,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,251 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 42,251 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,664 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on edge. play in o/s/r wheel bearing, front pads very low

Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,684 miles

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

front brake hoses in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2021 36,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2020 34,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 11,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 5,557 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 5,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,196 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,165 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,293 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 22,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,847 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight splits in n/s wiper blade

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 XSP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 XSP registered?

AD52 XSP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AD52 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XSP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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