MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate starting to delaminate.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AJ53 HCE safe to buy?
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