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AD53 FBL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

168,636 mi
Last recorded168,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 168,636 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at NSR inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on OS outer sill, front, centre and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 162,723 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 156,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 156,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 148,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 142,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 135,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,503 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 116,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 106,876 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,033 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,847 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,967 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Oct 2012 67,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,189 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,392 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 32,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,727 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 FBL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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