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AD53 EXF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,863 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 129,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,122 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield ins

rev light inop

Fail 5 Dec 2022 128,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield ins

rev light inop

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 126,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured Rear control arm ( marked with yellow chalk ) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Rear control arm ( marked with yellow chalk ) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 124,365 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,814 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,814 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,316 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

outersills corroding

rear trailing arms corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 117,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,275 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 114,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,559 miles

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

front brake pipes corroding

slight wear in front roll bar links

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake pipes corroding

slight wear in front roll bar links

Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,926 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,507 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,507 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,843 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,983 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 EXF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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