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AD53 EVC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,332 mi
Last recorded141,332 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,332 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,120 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 135,874 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 122,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 116,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill panel and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly perished

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,971 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing and de-bonding.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,630 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,456 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Reversing lamp not working.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,150 miles

chip and small crack in screen

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

chip and small crack in screen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,950 miles

underside muddy & n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,293 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside floor damaged/poorly repaired

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clicking from steering rack from lock to lock

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front lower dashboard electronic unit hanging loose near accelerator pedal

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,272 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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AD53 EVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD53 EVC, 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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AD53 EVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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