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AD53 EWE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,993 mi
Last recorded82,993 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,403 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,953 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall but no cord exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,776 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,182 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 29 Nov 2007 42,198 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 42,198 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,075 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 EWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWE, 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 EWE registered?

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

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