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AJ53 GYU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,225 mi
Last recorded155,225 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 155,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 148,535 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,332 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,692 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,692 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,060 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,293 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,515 miles

cat heat shield loose

corrosion to exhaust system

disfigurement to rear number plate

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,371 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight noise from aux/timing belt area

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,360 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,136 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre cracking to tread

o/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,325 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,571 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

oil on gear box.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 34,571 miles

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.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,429 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

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 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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