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AO53 JMX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,956 mi
Last recorded139,956 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 139,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,053 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre edges worn, cracked between treads

front discs inner faces corroded

front screen damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2015 136,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre edges worn, cracked between treads

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs inner faces corroded

front screen damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2014 135,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 127,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,889 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 46,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 33,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,836 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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AO53 JMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO53 JMX, 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 AO53 JMX registered?

AO53 JMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is AO53 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 JMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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