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AD52 YBG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,193 mi
Last recorded147,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 147,193 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

escape of exhaust gasses arround airmass meter when accelerated during emisions test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 142,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 135,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 124,020 miles

offside & nearside parking brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,449 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,174 miles

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

both front tyre are perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 102,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyre are perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,047 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,404 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,736 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 YBG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

AD52 YBG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is AD52 YBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YBG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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