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AJ53 TXW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,230 mi
Last recorded165,230 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 165,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 165,213 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 160,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 153,036 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 152,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 146,818 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 136,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 136,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 128,320 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 128,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 119,657 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 110,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 100,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 92,645 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 92,643 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,912 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,390 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 TXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

AJ53 TXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is AJ53 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 TXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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