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AJ53 ODN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,178 mi
Last recorded152,178 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ODN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,178 miles

corrosion on brake pipes x mainline / front discs pitting / oil leak / corrosion on under body x fuel filler pipes

exhaust corroding /corrosion on sills x inner sills / corrosion on rear subframe x suspension units

Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,970 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT / CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / UNDER COVER FITTED

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,128 miles

CORROSION ON N/S/F X BOTH REAR SPRINGS / UNDER TRAY FITTED /

DAMP AROUND FUEL TANK BUT NO LEAK FOUND ON TEST

MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 10 Feb 2016 117,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

CORROSION ON N/S/F X BOTH REAR SPRINGS / UNDER TRAY FITTED /

DAMP AROUND FUEL TANK BUT NO LEAK FOUND ON TEST

MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 101,900 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / / CORROSION ON EXHAUST / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BALL JOINT X RACK ARM / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS / CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,183 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS / UNDER TRAY FITTED / CORROSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,085 miles

N/S/F PAD LOW / HEAT SIGNS ON N/S/F DISC/ REAR BOX CORRODING / UNDER COVERS FITTED / REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER

Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,950 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,055 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REARCOIL SPRINGS

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,076 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,202 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION OR BOTH BRAKE PIPES FROM MASTER CYL TO REAR PIPES [ JOIN NEAR STEERING RACK]

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,872 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 ODN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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