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AJ53 WPK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 149,614 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 149,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 131,272 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 131,272 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level low

Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges - no cords visible

Fail 9 Dec 2013 104,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges - no cords visible

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,874 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiters split

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,462 miles

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiters split

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2010 88,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 87,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,545 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm tread depth. o/s front tyre on 3mm traed depth

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,802 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 WPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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