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AD53 EYV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 126,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Bonnet catch extremely stiff to operate

Offside Front sharp edge damage to front bumper, but not considered dangerous to pedestrians

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 126,091 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Rear Bonnet catch extremely stiff to operate

Offside Front sharp edge damage to front bumper, but not considered dangerous to pedestrians

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,831 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 15 Oct 2016 115,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb appears to be fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper split O/S (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper split N/S (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,445 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 79,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 79,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper poor

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,206 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,789 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS DETERIORATING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,655 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 28,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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