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AD52 XVE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 x 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 111,280 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 111,259 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine damp with oil

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,903 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,368 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 87,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,507 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 86,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt in/op (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,763 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,362 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 60,724 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,768 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight tread distortion n/s/r

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,926 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,989 miles

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

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

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 XVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

AD52 XVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AD52 XVE safe to buy?

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