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AO53 YUF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,674 mi
Last recorded119,674 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 119,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,550 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear bumper damage but not likely to cause injury when contacted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 108,550 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,514 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R seats ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 92,981 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R seats ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both on lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,280 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,379 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,722 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs wearing

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,711 miles

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

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs wearing

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,373 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 6,616 miles

front wiper one swipe not self parking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Oct 2006 6,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front wiper one swipe not self parking

rear wiper blade split

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 YUF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

AO53 YUF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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