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AJ53 HGK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,131 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 107,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,142 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 98,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,625 miles

Front coil spring corroded both and top mountings,noise from that area no fault found further investigation required. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear boot lid catch defective.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,548 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,546 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 36,544 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,861 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 HGK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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