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AD53 EYP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,553 mi
Last recorded128,553 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rears close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2019 124,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rears close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,261 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 7 Jun 2018 119,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,248 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,230 miles

front pads 4mm

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,094 miles

slight play in nsf anti-roll bar bush

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre on legal tread wear limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,584 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,376 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,375 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

front pads low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,012 miles

front brake discs have a wear lip

Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs have a wear lip

o/s/f headlight image poor

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,058 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,602 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 EYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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