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AY52 OFD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,158 mi
Last recorded146,158 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,158 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 133,594 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 133,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,146 miles

Engine management lamp on indicates a fault

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,740 miles

EML on

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 95,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,763 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,852 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 76,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,721 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,692 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)

exhaust heat shield detiereated & insecure/ 4 wheel centre caps fitted/

Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,267 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,867 miles

4 wheel caps fitted/

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

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

rear brake pads getting low/

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,560 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 36,542 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 8 Feb 2007 28,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,794 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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AY52 OFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AY52 OFD, 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 AY52 OFD registered?

AY52 OFD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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