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AJ53 EWF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 147,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 123,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 97,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Near side rear inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,270 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,862 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at bulkhead

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,701 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,427 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 66,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,972 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,441 miles

Brake pipe to nearside front flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose and offside rear flexy hose showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,570 miles

All tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,570 miles

All tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 54,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side rear tyre is showing some signs of wear.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,598 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side rear tyre is showing some signs of wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,903 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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ53 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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