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AD52 YBW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,774 mi
Last recorded106,774 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 106,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle all over (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,405 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding and weekend

Fail 17 Aug 2016 104,405 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding and weekend

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,551 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,557 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,554 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2009 62,553 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,887 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 48,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,514 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YBW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBW, 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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AD52 YBW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AD52 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YBW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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