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AD53 EVH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,901 mi
Last recorded161,901 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 161,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 161,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,282 miles

Oil leak ()

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2017 146,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,685 miles

All coil springs corroded

Flexi exhaust to manifold weak and has slight blow

O/S/R tyre getting low

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 131,134 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 10 Jul 2015 131,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 116,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 105,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,097 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 68,110 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,605 miles

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

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 EVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD53 EVH, 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 AD53 EVH registered?

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

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