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AD53 FFN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,527 miles

Coolant level above MAX / Ford hub centres fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four starting to cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 105,527 miles

Coolant level above MAX / Ford hub centres fitted

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Replaced one bulb / replaced wiring plug on other (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four starting to cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated

Pass 3 May 2019 91,843 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,879 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)

Pass 9 May 2017 79,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,976 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 12 May 2014 64,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 59,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 52,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,733 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,735 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 FFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

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