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AD52 XTY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,213 mi
Last recorded123,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING FROM FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 123,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING FROM FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,525 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 119,525 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,786 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,786 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 96,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Slight roughness at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner wall and is deteroirated

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to deteroirate

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,148 miles

r/number plate deteriorated

screen cracked behind mirror

Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,908 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,897 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,228 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 XTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XTY, 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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AD52 XTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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