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AD52 YCY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,997 mi
Last recorded35,997 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 35,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear, underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 35,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear, underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,388 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 30,388 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 26,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 25,921 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 25,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 24,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 11,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 9,638 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 9,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 9,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 5,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 2,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,500 miles

ps pump starting to weap....front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,969 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 35,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,493 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 21,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,299 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 YCY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

AD52 YCY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is AD52 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YCY shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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