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AU53 TNO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,550 mi
Last recorded127,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant on min

engine oil low

Fail 6 Mar 2025 122,254 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant on min

engine oil low

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror held on with tape obscuring view to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank. ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror held on with tape obscuring view to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,903 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 103,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner dge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 102,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner dge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 83,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,273 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 81,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,906 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,607 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr child seat fitted

parking brake travel getting long

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,630 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,600 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 TNO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AU53 TNO, 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 AU53 TNO registered?

AU53 TNO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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