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AD53 EYR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,448 mi
Last recorded120,448 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 120,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,094 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both end sections of outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 109,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both end sections of outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes all coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,110 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 94,110 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,626 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust front hangers corrtoded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 92,626 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust front hangers corrtoded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 89,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,980 miles

front brakes deteriorating

park brake 18%,,,n/s low

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,208 miles

(2) all exhaust mountings corroded close to limits.

(2) nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn uneven.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,747 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly 195/60 VR 15

Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly 195/60 VR 15

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,582 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,680 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,517 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 EYR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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