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AO53 COJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 COJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 70,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,654 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,327 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides very rusty lower spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracking up in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 60,327 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides very rusty lower spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracking up in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 52,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,591 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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AO53 COJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO53 COJ, 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 AO53 COJ registered?

AO53 COJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AO53 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 COJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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