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AJ53 GWV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,042 mi
Last recorded169,042 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 169,042 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust corroded slightly

rear springs corroded

rear suspension arm front bushes worn slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 164,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 164,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 158,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 158,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 146,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 137,376 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 85,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

AJ53 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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