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AD52 XSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,916 mi
Last recorded103,916 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 103,916 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,994 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated and worn on edge

Rear crossmember corroded

Rear subframe

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underside of rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 19,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,481 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 4,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,005 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,005 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 22,620 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres tread worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,620 miles

both front tyres tread worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,707 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 XSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

AD52 XSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 XSZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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