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AJ53 GZE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,732 mi
Last recorded78,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,849 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 62,122 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 62,122 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,407 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts corroded

front discs corroded

nearside wing mirror glass insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,375 miles

noise from steering rack?

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,364 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

noise from steering rack?

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,427 miles

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 GZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 GZE registered?

AJ53 GZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AJ53 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 GZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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