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AD53 EZF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,742 mi
Last recorded93,742 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 93,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,901 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 88,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge but still within limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm limit. 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded @ rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 87,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge but still within limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm limit. 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded @ rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge and tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,406 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Just below minimum mark. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack near centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn but still clears windscreen ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 84,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Just below minimum mark. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack near centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn but still clears windscreen ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,137 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,544 miles

Offside Rear tyre radial cracking

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi separating when letting clutch out (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre radial cracking

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 76,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,986 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,997 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to o/s/f road wheel and tyre may have suspension damage also.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,024 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,839 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,878 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 EZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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