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AJ53 HAU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,799 mi
Last recorded101,799 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 101,799 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 101,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 98,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 139,346 miles

Front screen cracked.

O/s rear tyre is wearing in patches, is on the limit of wear & has numerous nails in the tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,554 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 HAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

AJ53 HAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AJ53 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 HAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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