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AJ53 GWO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,123 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 116,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,830 miles

Front wiper blades deteriated-advise renewal

Offside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil springs corroded.

front wiper blades deteriated-advise renewal.

offside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,357 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,266 miles

o/s rear pads low plus rear discs worn , scored rusty etc

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,840 miles

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

front wipers judder

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 96,928 miles

coolant leak

nearside rear brake disc inner face has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2011 96,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn & corroded

coolant leak

nearside rear brake disc inner face has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2010 81,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,177 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 51,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 GWO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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