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AJ53 TYH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 157,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,627 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 141,627 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,668 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 133,668 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Fail 21 Feb 2022 125,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front bumper slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,671 miles

Front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,671 miles

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

Front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,195 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,045 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,191 miles

slight offside rear tyre tread distortion.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,032 miles

n/s/r quarter is damaged,but does not affect its strength within 30cm of the body mountings.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,411 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 TYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

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

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