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AX53 ENW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,284 mi
Last recorded131,284 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 131,284 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2022 125,763 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,101 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,543 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 118,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mouting broken

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,940 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,358 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 6 Dec 2010 65,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,052 miles

NSF,OSF and NSR tyres tread close to limit.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 35,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,439 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 ENW 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 89.5%.

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 ENW, 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 ENW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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