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AJ53 GOC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 115,676 miles

Offside Front wihg corroded at sill

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,826 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,412 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,412 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,547 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,215 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic pipe on bottom of air box broken

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,847 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,046 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,745 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 GOC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

AJ53 GOC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AJ53 GOC safe to buy?

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