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AO53 HFG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,156 mi
Last recorded18,156 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 18,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 17,023 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle (Front subframe rear axle beam stub axles rear coils front and rear)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links / pins deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 17,023 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle (Front subframe rear axle beam stub axles rear coils front and rear)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links / pins deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 15,797 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 15,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 14,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 14,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 12,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,336 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 11,335 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin pipe box missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,183 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 9,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 7,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 6,035 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 6,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,950 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 4,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 3,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 1,694 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,473 miles

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

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

The front disc's are worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,810 miles

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,331 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,049 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 HFG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

AO53 HFG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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