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AJ53 GJK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,675 mi
Last recorded169,675 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 169,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 153,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust system

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil spings corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from offside front inner drive shaft oil seal

sump slightly corroded

surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 30 Nov 2012 129,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 116,697 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

oil leak

rear discs rusty and pitted

rear pads low

unevan tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,115 miles

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,947 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cables starting to corrode

has slight knock from top bush in stearing collum

Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,075 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cables starting to corrode

has slight knock from top bush in stearing collum

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GJK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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