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AJ53 VJP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 123,451 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear x2 (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,132 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamps deteriated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 110,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamps deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 102,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,546 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,661 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2011 85,495 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 76,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,802 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)

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 VJP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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