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AO53 LKA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,053 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outter edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,282 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded but not holed etc.

various corrosion to rear subframe, rear arms, springs etc.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 91,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed in x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded but not holed etc.

various corrosion to rear subframe, rear arms, springs etc.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,757 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 88,757 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,797 miles

Front windscreen wipers do not constant operate on 1st position dawn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component front pulley shaft seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2017 80,721 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front windscreen wipers do not constant operate on 1st position dawn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component front pulley shaft seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,181 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,181 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated/split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,492 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,204 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front brake disc ribbed

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,501 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,781 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,843 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,343 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 LKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LKA, 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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AO53 LKA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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