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AD52 YJT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,501 mi
Last recorded142,501 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 142,501 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank securing strap corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 136,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi separating

front tyres different size to rear 225/45/17front 215/45/17 rear

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Dec 2019 136,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush has totally separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi separating

front tyres different size to rear 225/45/17front 215/45/17 rear

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,102 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 123,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 115,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filler neck corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2018 115,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filler neck corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,316 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 29 Dec 2016 106,316 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 99,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,633 miles

eml light on

offside front wing corroded at lower mounting to sill

Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

offside front wing corroded at lower mounting to sill

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,794 miles

1 X high level brake bulb not working

Engine oil leak possbily from dipstick tube o-ring

Engine sump rusty and oily

Slight exhuast blow on rear section of exhaust

Fail 3 Jan 2014 85,794 miles

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

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

1 X high level brake bulb not working

Engine oil leak possbily from dipstick tube o-ring

Engine sump rusty and oily

Slight exhuast blow on rear section of exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,446 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,446 miles

Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,904 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 YJT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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