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AX53 ENT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,671 mi
Last recorded100,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 ENT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,671 miles

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

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

all underchassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,598 miles

all underchassis brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,383 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,707 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,960 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,637 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,936 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,836 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 85,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,243 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,507 miles

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

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

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

advise clutch pedal rubber wearing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,454 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,071 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,071 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,336 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 33,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,061 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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AX53 ENT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX53 ENT, 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 AX53 ENT registered?

AX53 ENT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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