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AD53 FAO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,849 mi
Last recorded116,849 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,971 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,299 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 99,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,511 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,382 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,507 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,703 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 56,703 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,212 miles

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

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 FAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 FAO registered?

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

Is AD53 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FAO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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