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AJ53 HCE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,435 mi
Last recorded142,435 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,435 miles

Both rear lower coil springs heavily corroded

Centre upper brake lamp lens partially damaged

Engine turbo pipe is leaking oil

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front window inoperative

Fail 1 Mar 2013 142,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower coil springs heavily corroded

Centre upper brake lamp lens partially damaged

Engine turbo pipe is leaking oil

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside number plate bulb going dim

Offside front window inoperative

Pass 30 Mar 2012 131,556 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 131,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 107,588 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 89,061 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,214 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 65,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 HCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

AJ53 HCE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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