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AD53 FCM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2019 109,002 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,181 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,875 miles

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,480 miles

both n/s tyres wearing low will need replacing soon

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,054 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,251 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracked and wearing low

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,251 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracked and wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,100 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,574 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 40,574 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,716 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 FCM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

Is AD53 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FCM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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