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AJ53 GKV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,238 mi
Last recorded19,238 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 19,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 19,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 19,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,830 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 18,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 18,386 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 18,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,167 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 16,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 16,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 12,482 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 10,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,697 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,811 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 5,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 3,692 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 GKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GKV, 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 AJ53 GKV registered?

AJ53 GKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 GKV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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