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AX53 EDL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,723 mi
Last recorded79,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,723 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,511 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 69,511 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,641 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 46,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,826 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,013 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,974 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 EDL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EDL, 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 AX53 EDL registered?

AX53 EDL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is AX53 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 EDL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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