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AX53 HUA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

rust on both front wings

Fail 10 Mar 2025 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

rust on both front wings

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,014 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 92,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 73,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 64,683 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,870 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 63,870 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body .rear suspension, and brake pipes start to rust. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to crack 195/80 R15 88v---91W (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads worn thin ... change is advised

n/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge.... immiediate change is advised

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,077 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,636 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)

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 HUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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