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AU53 TJX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,791 mi
Last recorded36,791 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 36,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 33,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 31,753 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 31,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 29,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 26,401 miles

Front brake pads getting

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2020 25,171 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jan 2019 22,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 20,511 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,416 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 17,406 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 14,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Imbalance to front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 10,809 miles

both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2014 7,563 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)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 7,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 11 Dec 2012 4,317 miles

play in front droplinks

Pass 6 Dec 2011 139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,422 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,526 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 9 Oct 2006 30,104 miles

rear number plate starting to distort slightly

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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AU53 TJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU53 TJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 TJX registered?

AU53 TJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AU53 TJX safe to buy?

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