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AJ53 HJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,710 mi
Last recorded88,710 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 88,710 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,815 miles

the windscreen has slight scratches in the a zone but doesnt obscure my vision

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,793 miles

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

the o/s/f tyre has a cut in it exposeing the cords

the o/s/f tyre is worn on to the legal limit

the windscreen has slight scratches in the a zone but doesnt obscure my vision

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,670 miles

rear wiper blade split.

very minor corrossion to both front brake pipes x2.

windscreen chipped zone b.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,082 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,860 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 25,220 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 HJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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