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AJ53 TWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,679 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,264 miles

n/s/r tyre cut no cords visable

power steering pump damp

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak around power steering reservoir area

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,437 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,219 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 TWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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