FORD FOCUS AE53ECA has 30 MOTs

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This 2003 FORD FOCUS has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 94,675 miles 2 months ago on Friday 27th March 2026 at 15:02.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Sunday 4th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

AE53ECA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH APRIL 202794,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND APRIL 20254TH APRIL 202693,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH MARCH 20244TH APRIL 202591,544 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20234TH APRIL 202491,206 MI
FAILED9TH MARCH 202391,200 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 202391,199 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202215TH FEBRUARY 202389,141 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 202289,141 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202115TH FEBRUARY 202287,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 202187,297 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Incorrectly Seated On The Wheel Rim (5.2.3 (k))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202015TH FEBRUARY 202183,638 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 202083,638 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 201915TH FEBRUARY 202081,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 201981,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. Space Saver Fitted (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201815TH FEBRUARY 201979,847 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20161ST DECEMBER 201777,314 MI
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 201677,314 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20155TH NOVEMBER 201674,030 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201424TH OCTOBER 201569,414 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201324TH OCTOBER 201463,370 MI
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 201363,370 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201221ST OCTOBER 201356,665 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20114TH AUGUST 201248,358 MI
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20106TH SEPTEMBER 201143,454 MI
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201043,454 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED11TH AUGUST 200927TH AUGUST 201038,023 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded From Inside
PASSED28TH AUGUST 200827TH AUGUST 200933,848 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 200720TH AUGUST 200827,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
FAILED9TH AUGUST 200727,192 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200620TH AUGUST 200722,504 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AE53ECA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

AE53ECA MOT Comments

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AE53ECA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 94,675 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,116 miles

AE53ECA FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration AE53ECA was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 94,675 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 4,116 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AE53ECA has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does AE53ECA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 AE53ECA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AE53ECA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 AE53ECA does have Tax. Read more

When does AE53ECA Tax expire?

The current Tax for AE53ECA will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AE53ECA MOT expire?

The current MOT for AE53ECA will expire in 10 months on Sunday 4th April 2027. Read more

When did AE53ECA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AE53ECA was on Friday 27th March 2026 at 15:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AE53ECA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AE53ECA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AE53ECA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AE53ECA we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AE53ECA?

AE53ECA is registered as a 2003 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has AE53ECA done?

The odometer reading for AE53ECA at the last MOT in March 2026 was 94,675 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,116 miles per year. Read more

How old is AE53ECA?

The vehicle AE53ECA was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is AE53ECA?

The official colour of AE53ECA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does AE53ECA have?

AE53ECA has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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