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AJ53 GHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,036 miles

Note: Brake discs pitted.

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,810 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 104,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 101,317 miles

Note: Brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn uneven nearside on 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,697 miles

cond of o/s/t tyre wall,water in o/s/r fog light

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,947 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 GHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GHU, 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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What year was AJ53 GHU registered?

AJ53 GHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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