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AD52 XXF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 123,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 106,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,676 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel - would advise adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - would advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 100,676 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Both - snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel - would advise adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge - would advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,919 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel, indicating adjustment needed

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,987 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,336 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,188 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,572 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished deep cracks in sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,169 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both rear brake pipes surface corrosion near unions

nsf tyre cracking in tread

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

both rear brake pipes surface corrosion near unions

nsf tyre cracking in tread

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,667 miles

air bag light

handbrake travel high

may require front brake pads soon

nsr tyre cracks in tread advise replacement

osr tyre cracks in tread advise replacement

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,994 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 26,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,608 miles

both front wipers started to split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 25,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 24,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,032 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 22,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,634 miles

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

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

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 XXF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

AD52 XXF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is AD52 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XXF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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