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AO53 HBY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,743 mi
Last recorded78,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2026 78,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 77,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 75,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 72,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,997 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,346 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,522 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 HBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

AO53 HBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AO53 HBY safe to buy?

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