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AF53 OPM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,754 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 92,754 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,830 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,830 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill corroded and holed, near rear suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,928 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,905 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear main brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,388 miles

Offside Rear link arm bolt bent

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,888 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 28 Jul 2014 70,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,449 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,184 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,450 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 OPM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

AF53 OPM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 OPM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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