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483 ED

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,340 mi
Last recorded68,340 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration483 ED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,340 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,715 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,570 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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483 ED is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 483 ED, 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 483 ED registered?

483 ED is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is 483 ED safe to buy?

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