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AD53 FDY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,870 mi
Last recorded131,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 131,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine coolant low and coolant leak.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 131,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine coolant low and coolant leak.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,029 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 123,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60.r15.88h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,234 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 116,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,844 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 95,116 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise offside front bumper damage

Pass 30 May 2012 88,367 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,409 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,184 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,842 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 FDY 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 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

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

Is AD53 FDY safe to buy?

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