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AJ53 UXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,218 mi
Last recorded138,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 138,218 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs very corroded surface

Fail 29 Jun 2015 138,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs very corroded surface

Pass 14 Jun 2014 118,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 114,185 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 114,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,722 miles

front and rear discs slighty corroded but good brake results

Pass 7 May 2010 100,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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 13 May 2009 86,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,960 miles

Two rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Two rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,612 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 UXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

AJ53 UXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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