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AD53 FBG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,607 mi
Last recorded33,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 33,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,046 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,521 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF + OSF Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,513 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,827 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,762 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,528 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FBG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

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

Is AD53 FBG safe to buy?

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