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AD53 FFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,344 mi
Last recorded48,344 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,344 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

rear arms corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,772 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 29,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,164 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)

slight distort bot front tyres on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,332 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 FFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

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

Is AD53 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FFY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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