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AD53 EXV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,598 mi
Last recorded147,598 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, heavily pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 138,707 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 138,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 133,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 112,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,681 miles

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,892 miles

rear exhaust securing bracket corroded.

rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,102 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,427 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,632 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,344 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 EXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

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

Is AD53 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 EXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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