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AD53 FAK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,537 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres wearing inner side

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs corroded

rust under vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

front discs getting worn

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car tested in wet conditions

front tyres on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,863 miles

coil springs corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,119 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 18,392 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 848 miles

condition of rear number plate

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 FAK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

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

Is AD53 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FAK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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