MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge slightly
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge slightly
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
both rear coil springs corroded
n/s/f tyre worn unevenly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear coil springs corroded
n/s/f tyre worn unevenly
cat heat shield loose
corrosion to exhaust system
disfigurement to rear number plate
n/s/f tyre wear to edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cat heat shield loose
corrosion to exhaust system
disfigurement to rear number plate
n/s/f tyre wear to edges
grease on n/s outer cv boot but no visible hole
o/s/r brake disc outer faces scored and worn
rear brake pad inner linings wearing thin
vibration from exhasut front pipe flexi
both rear tyres worn on edges
slight noise from aux/timing belt area
corrosion to rear coil springs
corrosion to rear coil springs
n/s/r tyre cracking to tread
o/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge
n/s/r tyre cracking in tread
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge, cracking to tread.
rattle from exhaust when engine reved
wear and scoring to front brake discs.
n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.
oil on gear box.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.
o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edgeand worn to 2mm in tread.
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.
oil on gear box.
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
n/s/f tyre worn unevenly
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AJ53 GYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 GYU, 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 GYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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