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AD53 EWW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

191,190 mi
Last recorded191,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 191,190 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to the rear seats containing a large amount of detritus

Fail 22 Jul 2024 191,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to the rear seats containing a large amount of detritus

Pass 20 Jul 2023 191,171 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to the rear seats containing a large amount of detritus.

underside and suspension generally corroded

underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time

Fail 18 Jul 2023 191,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to the rear seats containing a large amount of detritus.

underside and suspension generally corroded

underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time

Pass 28 Jul 2022 190,937 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to a plenitude of detritus present

Fail 25 Jul 2022 190,937 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts not checked due to a plenitude of detritus present

Pass 21 Jul 2021 188,441 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 188,441 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 183,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 183,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 172,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,981 miles

Central exhaust hangers corroded and broken off but still adequately supported

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle wet when tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 159,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central exhaust hangers corroded and broken off but still adequately supported

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle wet when tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,567 miles

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust rear mount corroded

Front Exhaust mounts corroded off

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 152,567 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounts corroded off

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust rear mount corroded

Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,533 miles

Front exhaust hanger rotted away but still supported

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area under trim (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area under trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on approx 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2016 144,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust hanger rotted away but still supported

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area under trim (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area under trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 123,597 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 114,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust support bracket corroding

nearside rear suspension mounting area slightly corroding

offside rear suspension mounting area slightly corroding

offside rear tyre valve slightly perishing

rear exhaust support bracket corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,834 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 106,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 94,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,642 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,584 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked \child seas fitted/

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 EWW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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