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AO52 HRC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,526 mi
Last recorded16,526 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 16,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside show wear on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread and tread is under 3.00 mm

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear Cross beam suspension frame corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer support bracket is corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 16,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside show wear on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread and tread is under 3.00 mm

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear Cross beam suspension frame corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer support bracket is corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 15,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 15,161 miles

corrosion to sub frames,sills,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes/ferrules

Fail 28 Nov 2017 15,161 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sub frames,sills,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes/ferrules

Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,450 miles

n/s/r outer sill soft almost through,corrosion to subframes,suspension arms/coil springs,mounts,pipes,oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,018 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroding almost through,inner and outer sills,subframes,o/s/r coilspring,pipes corroded,slight knock from exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,058 miles

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,inner sills,brake discs,coolant leak,oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 12,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,inner sills,brake discs,coolant leak,oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,418 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts,subframes,components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,699 miles

Coolant level low

Front wipers streaking

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 9,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant level low

Front wipers streaking

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 8,589 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre has been run flat and has damadged the outer sidewall,recomened a new tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,576 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,353 miles

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,714 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,068 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 58,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 57,009 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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AO52 HRC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 HRC, 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 AO52 HRC registered?

AO52 HRC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AO52 HRC safe to buy?

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