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AF53 KSU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,234 miles

Nearside Front wing very badly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sill very rusty but not holed

Fail 25 Nov 2025 138,222 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing very badly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sill very rusty but not holed

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,132 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,447 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear top suspension mountings corroding

both front lower wings corroded

both rear inner sills corroding

centre exhaust box corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 116,699 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 1 Sep 2020 116,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 2 Sep 2019 113,548 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 113,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 107,068 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges and are close to the legal limit

n/s/r trailing arm bush is worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,077 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,077 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,237 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 30 Aug 2014 75,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,093 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,075 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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AF53 KSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF53 KSU, 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 AF53 KSU registered?

AF53 KSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AF53 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 KSU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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