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AD53 FFE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,598 mi
Last recorded116,598 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 116,598 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 116,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,154 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,371 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,570 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,324 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 104,324 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 102,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,517 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 97,727 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,844 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded in areas,not excess

power steering fluid reservoir level is below maximum

Fail 20 Dec 2012 80,373 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

exhaust system front mounting bracket corroded,though intact and secure

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth in areas

offside front brake disc corroded on inside lip

offside front tyre 3.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,373 miles

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

exhaust system front mounting bracket corroded,though intact and secure

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth in areas

offside front brake disc corroded on inside lip

offside front tyre 3.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,271 miles

Travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Dec 2011 71,271 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,404 miles

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders and cracking in areas

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,910 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 36,910 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyre getting low and are slightly deteriated

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,209 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,209 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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 FFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

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

Is AD53 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FFE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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