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AD53 FEM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,263 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,682 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 106,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mounting coroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 80,400 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2011 72,743 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,695 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,724 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 42,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,630 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,429 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 FEM 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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

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

Is AD53 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FEM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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