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AD53 EXX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 124,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside reversing lamp not working vehicle pre 01/09/2009

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 121,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,963 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 118,963 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,009 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

coolant header tank leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2018 103,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

coolant header tank leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,676 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s fog lamp PRS

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s fog lamp PRS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,037 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 Jan 2011 59,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,517 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,551 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,103 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,186 miles

Nearside 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)

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 EXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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