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AX53 ENP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 ENP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 148,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf has excess play ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 148,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf has excess play ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,776 miles

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

dampness on offside rear brake caliper indicating poss fluid leak, FURTHER INVESTIGATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play replacement recommended (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing feels dry when rotated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,104 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,883 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 108,883 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,621 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,423 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,899 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 ENP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ENP, 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 ENP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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