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AD53 FDG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,032 mi
Last recorded126,032 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,032 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,220 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,214 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,638 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 51,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,749 miles

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

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 FDG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AD53 FDG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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