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AJ53 HBA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,267 mi
Last recorded162,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 162,267 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 162,256 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 155,339 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

Fail 26 Jun 2019 155,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkrod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,112 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2017 139,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,612 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 113,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,825 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 16 Jun 2012 95,580 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Management lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,049 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,531 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 52,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear shock absorber damp

n/s rear trailing arm bush starting to split

sump corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear shock absorber damp

rear bump stops missing

rear tyres wearing unevenly

sump starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2006 25,676 miles

rear bump stops missing

rear discs corroding

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 HBA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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