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AJ53 GXW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear near excess, tyre walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under-tray fitted obscuring some components

front wiper blades deteriorated, smearing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,193 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear near excess, tyre walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under-tray fitted obscuring some components

front wiper blades deteriorated, smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,862 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are perishing

Near side rear inner road rim dented slightly

Near side rear tyre outer wall perishing

Off side front drive shaft support bearing slightly noise when spun

Rear brake pads half worn

Rear under side generally rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are perishing

Near side rear inner road rim dented slightly

Near side rear tyre outer wall perishing

Off side front drive shaft support bearing slightly noise when spun

Rear brake pads half worn

Rear under side generally rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 GXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

AJ53 GXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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