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AD53 EZM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,098 mi
Last recorded123,098 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 123,098 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 123,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Back Of Bulkhead Front To Rear 1 Of 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Back Of Bulkhead Front To Rear 2 Of 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,891 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 107,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to both sides inner sills

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,404 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion to both sides inner sills

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,010 miles

slight blow from of exhaust

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,991 miles

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

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

hand brake travel high

slight blow from of exhaust

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,216 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to inner sills

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,216 miles

handbrake travel high

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,125 miles

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,188 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,635 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,548 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 71,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,886 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 63,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,333 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 51,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,691 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 EZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

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

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