MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes covered
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes covered
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes greased making inspection difficult
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes greased making inspection difficult
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear outer sill weakening
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear outer sill weakening
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/R tyre nailed
offside rear tyre nailed
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AF52 HBD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AF52 HBD, 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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AF52 HBD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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