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AD53 FDN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,590 mi
Last recorded136,590 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,590 miles

Coolant leak Bottom hose? ()

Corrosion to both rear (inner) sill areas and rear floor area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from engine area (possible water pump?)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror unit deteriorated

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

Various suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,127 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 120,759 miles

front exhaust support rusty and broken one side///all coil springs rusty///inner sills at rear rusting

Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust support rusty and broken one side///all coil springs rusty///inner sills at rear rusting

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,364 miles

front number plate fading

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2016 109,147 miles

brake fluid level low

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

front number plate faded

Pass 30 Aug 2015 101,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil springs rusting

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2014 94,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox has slight oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2012 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front down pipe flex outer sleeve damaged but not causing a leak

fuel filler neck pipe rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,473 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pipes pitted

exhaust downpipe flex insecure

front brake discs lipped

gearbox leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,326 miles

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,638 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,398 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 46,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,293 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 FDN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

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

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