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AD52 XVB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

25,176 mi
Last recorded25,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 25,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 21,345 miles

Offside front wing corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,236 miles

Offside front lower wing corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2022 17,073 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside front lower wing corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2021 12,152 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 12,152 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 11,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 10,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,145 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 8,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 6,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,530 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing (195/60r15)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre perishing and cut

Pass 20 Mar 2014 4,269 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 4,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23 miles

both front outter cv boots appear damp but no visable leak

front tyres worn on edges

o/s outter washer blocked

rear discs corroded

rear tyres stepped

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,688 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,812 miles

front tyres weathered and wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2008 29,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres weathered and wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 16,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,485 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 XVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

AD52 XVB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AD52 XVB safe to buy?

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