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AD53 FEF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,018 miles

front brake disc,s corrodded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc,s corrodded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,849 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 48,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,399 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 37,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,625 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

handbrake travel could be better

Fail 13 Jun 2008 27,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low

handbrake travel could be better

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,315 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 22,315 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FEF 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 64.3%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

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

Is AD53 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FEF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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