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AD53 EVT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,341 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,768 miles

Rear sub-frame and arms corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 85,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame and arms corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arms corroded and all rear bushes perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,319 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,251 miles

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlights slightly blue

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Mirror glass slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 78,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlights slightly blue

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Mirror glass slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,387 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking severely!!

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,306 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Wipers parking in wrong place intermittent

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,172 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 EVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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