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AD53 EYJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,740 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,568 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,550 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,716 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,952 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,854 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,816 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

wipers not parking properly

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,686 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,377 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 EYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 EYJ registered?

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

Is AD53 EYJ safe to buy?

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