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AJ53 VWV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 126,920 miles

windscreen has a small chip in zone b

Fail 20 Jan 2017 126,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 125,427 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 124,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,738 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 118,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,928 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 112,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 106,941 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 778937913080

Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 101,027 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

SECURITY OF NEARSIDE MIRROR

Fail 21 Jan 2012 101,027 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SECURITY OF NEARSIDE MIRROR

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,011 miles

brake pipes to near side and off side front flexihoses starting to corrode.

near side rear tyre has uneven wear borderline.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven wear in near side rear tyre borderline

Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,351 miles

Both rear tyres have tread lifting on inner edge

Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Fail 5 Dec 2008 80,351 miles

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

Both rear tyres have tread lifting on inner edge

Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,401 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 VWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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