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AJ53 VJX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,996 mi
Last recorded171,996 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 171,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 171,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 163,666 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 163,664 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 151,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 143,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 135,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 135,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 115,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,480 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 45,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear seat belt not checked baby seat in use.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,288 miles

engine or gearbox has an oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

offside wheel rim is slightly buckled

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,537 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 VJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

AJ53 VJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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