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AJ53 VWH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 81,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 81,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,467 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 72,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,988 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 66,988 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2021 66,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,437 miles

Battery warning light on. o/s front seat belt casing surround damaged.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery warning light on. o/s front seat belt casing surround damaged.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,508 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 52,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,914 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 6 Jan 2016 37,467 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt locking mechanism outer cover missing

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 37,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seatbelt locking mechanism outer cover missing

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,727 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

driver seat belt buckle cover insecured

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,217 miles

both front tyres baddly perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres baddly perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2011 22,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,237 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 9 Sep 2009 10,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 3,592 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 VWH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

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

Is AJ53 VWH safe to buy?

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