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AD53 EWM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 93,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls abs wires on lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust blow manifold / flexi area

front / center exhaust mounts corroded & broken

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,328 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,938 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 62,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2010 62,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,921 miles

bonnet hard to open with key

rear washers not working

Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet hard to open with key

rear washers not working

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side side light is very dim

Fail 1 Dec 2008 50,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side side light is very dim

Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 32,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,256 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 EWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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