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AD53 FBE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,634 mi
Last recorded120,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,634 miles

Front Discs Poor Inner Surface

Nearside Front Outer Wing Corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some Brake Pipe Corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,634 miles

Front Discs Poor Inner Surface

Nearside Front Outer Wing Corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some Brake Pipe Corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

abs light operation very borderline

clutch fluid leak in vehicle ?

Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

abs light operation very borderline

clutch fluid leak in vehicle ?

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 108,510 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,307 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 93,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,828 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,848 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 45,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,616 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,431 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

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 FBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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