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AD53 FVN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,405 mi
Last recorded137,405 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 137,405 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 137,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 131,637 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 131,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 129,373 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 129,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,062 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 126,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,288 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,360 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 116,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,334 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2013 44,891 miles

front number plate is marked

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,736 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,506 miles

A B S light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,778 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 FVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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