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AD53 EYL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,975 mi
Last recorded110,975 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,562 miles

Lower surface rust on some lower suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,407 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,707 miles

Front anti roll bar links slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,256 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,256 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,042 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,326 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 36,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,545 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 EYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

Is AD53 EYL safe to buy?

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