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AD52 YHT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler pipes ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 126,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 120,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 119,556 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,588 miles

Central Front Engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,147 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,595 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,736 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,736 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,899 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,899 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,786 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,734 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,734 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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