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AJ53 NZX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,601 mi
Last recorded115,601 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,129 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,148 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,074 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,450 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,621 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 40,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,070 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,367 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,438 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,442 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 NZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

AJ53 NZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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