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AJ53 KGP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,896 mi
Last recorded139,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 139,896 miles

rear tyres over half worn

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 3 Jun 2020 139,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres over half worn

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2019 135,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 130,110 miles

slight corrosion to chassis at rear

Fail 5 Jun 2018 130,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to chassis at rear

Pass 26 May 2017 125,511 miles

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2016 121,140 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2015 115,881 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 111,300 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 111,273 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 106,935 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2013 106,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2012 101,406 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,149 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,703 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,700 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

difficult to check track rod end and ball joint due to play in steering arm

Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,856 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,856 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,486 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,539 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 KGP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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