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AJ53 OAB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 111,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 106,569 miles

Front exhaust flexi join deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2019 106,568 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front exhaust flexi join deteriorated but not leaking

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,425 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,368 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,316 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn low on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,516 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 OAB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

AJ53 OAB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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