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AJ53 GSO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,644 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,256 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,423 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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol 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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

AJ53 GSO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is AJ53 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 GSO shows 11 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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