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AD52 XXN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,627 mi
Last recorded139,627 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,151 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 137,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 137,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 137,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,371 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 124,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 118,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,203 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 118,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,676 miles

All 4 tyres on legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,661 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All 4 tyres on legal limit

Exhaust heat resting on exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,285 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,081 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Front wipers split

Intercooler coolant level low

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear handbrake cable outer sheath corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,661 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,812 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 XXN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

AD52 XXN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is AD52 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XXN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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