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AX53 EAF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 125,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 118,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 111,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 111,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,410 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 104,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,209 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of age (spilt on inner sidewall)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bad fluid leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,347 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,281 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 EAF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX53 EAF, 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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AX53 EAF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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