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AD52 YBN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,464 mi
Last recorded142,464 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 125,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 112,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine sump corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2009 112,840 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

nearside rear outer sill damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,739 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2008 103,739 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 83,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,148 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

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 YBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

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

Is AD52 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YBN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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