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AD53 EYX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,410 miles

rear exhaust mount coroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 103,410 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

rear exhaust mount coroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,033 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,509 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 58,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,103 miles

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

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

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 EYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

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

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