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AF53 TEV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,257 mi
Last recorded50,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 49,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 46,508 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,225 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,908 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,484 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 20 Aug 2010 17,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,158 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,869 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 TEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TEV, 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 AF53 TEV registered?

AF53 TEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AF53 TEV safe to buy?

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