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AD53 EZE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 126,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 124,229 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 123,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,485 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 115,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 106,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,245 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 81,226 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,714 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,714 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,141 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 60,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,833 miles

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,930 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in offside of screen. on limit

Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,603 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 EZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 EZE, 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 EZE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD53 EZE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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