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AD53 EXM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,224 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,289 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 79,547 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,644 miles

exhaust has a slit blow

Fail 1 Feb 2019 68,348 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust has a slit blow

Pass 10 Feb 2018 60,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 52,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,506 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,264 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 38,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,354 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 EXM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

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

Is AD53 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 EXM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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