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AJ53 DBX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,860 mi
Last recorded163,860 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 163,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 163,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 157,820 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/r of body

Pass 20 Jul 2017 151,049 miles

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

body damage to n/s/r of vehicle

engine breather pipe split

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2016 142,597 miles

Offside Rear body slight damage

Fail 21 Jul 2016 142,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear body slight damage

Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Jun 2015 133,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,272 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 123,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,317 miles

nut loose on exhaust manifold(manifold secure)

oil leak from nearside gearbox/driveshaft area

Fail 26 Mar 2013 111,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nut loose on exhaust manifold(manifold secure)

oil leak from nearside gearbox/driveshaft area

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,224 miles

Exhaust front flexi-joint in poor condition!!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox oil leak!!

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,190 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,525 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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,372 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,127 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,659 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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AJ53 DBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 DBX, 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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AJ53 DBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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