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AD52 YCM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,429 mi
Last recorded131,429 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 131,429 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 131,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,891 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 127,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,497 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 124,497 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,197 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing thin (3mm)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,393 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,393 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin (3mm)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 94,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,519 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 86,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,191 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,593 miles

crack in rear bumper but not likely to cause injury

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in rear bumper but not likely to cause injury

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,629 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,456 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 YCM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 YCM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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