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AJ53 OCV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,288 mi
Last recorded12,288 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 12,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 5,606 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 32 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2009 59,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,255 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,255 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

advise only coolant an d engine oil a bit low

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 OCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

AJ53 OCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AJ53 OCV safe to buy?

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