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AJ52 GDX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 82,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both lower wings corroded

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,755 miles

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

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

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

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))

both lower wings corroded

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre heat shield loose

exhaust flexi worn

offside and nearside lower wing corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 62,201 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre heat shield loose

exhaust flexi worn

offside and nearside lower wing corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,468 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,969 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,329 miles

both mirrors damaged and taped up

Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,762 miles

both door mirrors are broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 15,624 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,349 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 13,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,853 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,486 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,959 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,851 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,407 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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AJ52 GDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ52 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ52 GDX registered?

AJ52 GDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AJ52 GDX safe to buy?

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