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AX53 HHK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,663 mi
Last recorded184,663 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 184,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak coolant low .leaks in various places ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 175,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 175,807 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 171,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 170,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 169,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 169,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 97,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 93,209 miles

coolant level low

power steering fluid close to min

Fail 15 May 2017 93,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both inop (8.2.3)

coolant level low

power steering fluid close to min

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,026 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,788 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,993 miles

front tyres getting low in centre

Fail 14 Jan 2011 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres getting low in centre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,718 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 HHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHK, 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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AX53 HHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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