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AO53 ENW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ENW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 119,529 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 114,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 110,741 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 106,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 102,381 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 102,381 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on the minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

air con leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,119 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,119 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,802 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,785 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,785 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,748 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 ENW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AO53 ENW, 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 AO53 ENW registered?

AO53 ENW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 ENW 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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