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AD53 FCG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,290 mi
Last recorded134,290 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 134,290 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2021 134,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,965 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section has a broken support hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 123,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 118,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 114,563 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fit new bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 110,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 105,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,999 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

aibag light on

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

aibag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,290 miles

airbag light on

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,536 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,062 miles

airbag light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge ;advise replace

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,062 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge ;advise replace

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,638 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2008 41,247 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,524 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 FCG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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