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AD52 XWR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,735 mi
Last recorded103,735 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,820 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 69,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,088 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,220 miles

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

nearside rear lower sill damaged

slight judder on both front brakes

Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear lower sill damaged

slight judder on both front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,681 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 XWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

AD52 XWR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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