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AD53 EYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,770 mi
Last recorded67,770 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,686 miles

Emissions not tested oil very low - co 8.21 hc -4.5 - lambda 1.054 can not test properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both down car corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion - cat front pipe and brackets - rear inner sills

Pass 28 Aug 2017 50,042 miles

Brake slightly slower application compared to opposite side - nearside front - repair or adjustment required to brake system

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and front flexible joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front tyres - worn edges

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,708 miles

centre exhausat mtg bkn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,405 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 12,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 3 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,538 miles

centre caps

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre caps

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 14 Dec 2011 53,104 miles

Front inner disc faces worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,104 miles

Front inner disc faces worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside inner front disc slightly scored

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight noisey

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 46,211 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside inner front disc slightly scored

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight noisey

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 32,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,621 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 EYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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