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AF53 LJA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,653 mi
Last recorded217,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 217,653 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/hr15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 217,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/hr15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,335 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,893 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/HR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,298 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 99,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/VR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 94,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/VR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,616 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/vr15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,170 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,733 miles

Deep cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,412 miles

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 51,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,931 miles

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

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 46,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,989 miles

cut in nearside front tyre cord not exposed

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,256 miles

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

advise offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,245 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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AF53 LJA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AF53 LJA, 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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AF53 LJA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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