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AD53 EZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 83,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

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

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

Rear underside developing corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2025 83,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear underside developing corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 81,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

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

Underside developing corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2022 80,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

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

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

Underside developing corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,238 miles

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

Underside developing corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,505 miles

Offside aim on lower limits

Offside rear brakes binding

Rear antiroll bar bushes perished and cracked

Rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,162 miles

Exhaust blowing

Rear antiroll bar link bushes cracked

Rear springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 79,162 miles

Exhaust blowing

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

Rear antiroll bar link bushes cracked

Rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 77,216 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear antiroll bar links perished

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,924 miles

Front tyres low

Offside headlamp on lowest limit

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,542 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn and perishing in tread

both rear tyres slight perishing

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

general corrosion to all rear suspension components

nearside rear radius arm bush slight deterioration

Pass 14 May 2014 62,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front hubs slight corrosion

both rear tyres slight perishing

front exhaust flexi joint slight deterioration

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

nearside front and both rear tyres slight perishing in tread

offside front tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Fail 14 May 2014 62,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front hubs slight corrosion

both rear tyres slight perishing

front exhaust flexi joint slight deterioration

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

nearside front and both rear tyres slight perishing in tread

offside front tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Pass 14 May 2013 59,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 57,352 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust hangars signs of corrosion

nearside rear trailing arm bush slight deterioration

Pass 9 May 2011 52,817 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2011 52,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front wiper blades ends split

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 49,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,877 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 EZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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