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AD53 FFL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 121,241 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs are corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,721 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack, no obvious leak found but slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,043 miles

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

bonnet lock faulty

Fail 9 Dec 2013 98,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet lock faulty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 89,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front wipers split

n/s/r tyre badly perished

park brake travel high

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,534 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 FFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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