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AJ53 HFX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 91,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 88,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,039 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,677 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 74,677 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,140 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,061 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,061 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,728 miles

STRONG ADVISE - front brake discs discoloured and worn on inner surfaces

STRONG ADVISE - travel on service brake pedal

engine has slight misfire at 2500/3000 RPM

engine management lamp illuminated

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre has plug repair

offside rear outer tyre wall torn

rear seat belts mouldy at base attachments

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,576 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 23,576 miles

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

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

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 HFX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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