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AD53 EWA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,896 mi
Last recorded110,896 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight perished area on outer side wall

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers rusting away

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,706 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,039 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,037 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,297 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 EWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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