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AD53 EYY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,534 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,579 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2022 43,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,527 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 36,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,280 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 31,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,643 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,606 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,369 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,436 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 EYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 EYY registered?

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

Is AD53 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 EYY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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