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AU53 SYH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,974 mi
Last recorded133,974 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 133,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear offside & nearside body seal is corroded.

Rear rear axle is corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2025 133,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,032 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LAMDA excessive at first fast idle overheated before second fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Excessively holed LAMDA excessive (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure 2 x bracket / hangers corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm FORWARD bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak Expansion cap not sealing ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low -*/-*/ADJUSTED-*/-*/-*/ (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Remove and refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and NAIL in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 120,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,534 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 114,432 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged worn and frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,044 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 107,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing anti roll bar link pin broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust heat shield loose,rattling

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,014 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 101,989 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake light applied. no sidelight .no brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,090 miles

offside rear tyre worn / wearing

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,056 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,735 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight missfire under load

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,440 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 3,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,660 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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AU53 SYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 SYH, 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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AU53 SYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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