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AD53 EWV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,359 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,353 miles

Drivers door corroded, no sharp edges

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,854 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also suspension arms, springs etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,862 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 92,854 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,147 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 95,147 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,000 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,144 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,561 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,561 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,882 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,597 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 EWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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