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AD53 FRS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 144,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 98,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,604 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 98,417 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,592 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 88,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 88,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 84,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,827 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 51% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

sump coroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,998 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 88,998 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short under bonnet loom (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,945 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,234 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 48,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,453 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,030 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 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

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 FRS, 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 FRS registered?

AD53 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AD53 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 FRS shows 37 tests with a 86.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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