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AO52 YSP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,579 mi
Last recorded146,579 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 145,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,001 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT BUB FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 135,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,207 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 159,566 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 159,531 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,815 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 153,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 146,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 146,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 146,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 May 2016 141,894 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 133,079 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 126,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 118,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shoulders worn on n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear heat shield loose

Fail 23 Apr 2010 86,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight distortion, rear tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,314 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 YSP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO52 YSP, 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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AO52 YSP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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