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AD52 YDW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,571 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 134,521 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and Offside on sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,604 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge/ cracking inbetween treads.

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,273 miles

n/s steering rack ends have minor free play

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 86,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking check

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking check

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,389 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,295 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

needs new engine oil sump urgently

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 45,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 38,463 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,463 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 30,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 YDW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

AD52 YDW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AD52 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 YDW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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