free car check
ML53UTA
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UTA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
⚠️
74 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding 40% (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broke (7.1.2)
- Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,537 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front to flexi corroded.
- Front to rear brake pipes corroded.
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills local to (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front to rear brake pipes corroded.
- Nearside Front to flexi corroded.
7 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,588 MI
22 Jun 20267 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,588 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 22 Jun 202612 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,249 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
9 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,201 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,435 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2012 22 Jun 20264 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,636 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2011Reason(s) for failure
- Both rear discs worn Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,831 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2010 22 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,853 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2009 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,435 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2008 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,435 MI
22 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,710 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML53UTA was registered on 2003-09-30
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.