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AX53 DXW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,191 mi
Last recorded83,191 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,825 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant housing n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant housing n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 63,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,685 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,871 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 40,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,185 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,867 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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AX53 DXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX53 DXW, 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 AX53 DXW registered?

AX53 DXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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