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AJ53 HDD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,344 mi
Last recorded125,344 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 125,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 May 2015 99,468 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 81,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear pads and disc getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,984 miles

rear pads and disc getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 78,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,194 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,193 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,279 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,336 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 HDD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

AJ53 HDD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AJ53 HDD safe to buy?

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