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AD53 FBX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 125,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade in viwe of screen (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear springs corroding

slight play in suspention arms

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section and center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside anti roll bar link boot deteriorating

child seat fitted

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear front section on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section and center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside anti roll bar link boot deteriorating

child seat fitted

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 106,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 106,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 101,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2013 101,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2012 97,429 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,255 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 90,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 80,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2009 66,191 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,997 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

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

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