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AD53 FEK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,431 mi
Last recorded126,431 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 126,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 118,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket missing but not effecting support

Fail 23 Nov 2012 118,158 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket missing but not effecting support

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,996 miles

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,989 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 81,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,435 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm †

offside rear tyre 2mm †

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 FEK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

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

Is AD53 FEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FEK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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