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AO52 XWP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 141,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 129,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 125,354 miles

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

nearside front tyrer wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2013 121,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2013 121,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 114,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,212 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 103,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,675 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,673 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust gases smokey(just passed at 2.44)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,243 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,401 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 54,401 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 XWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO52 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

AO52 XWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AO52 XWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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