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AX53 EPA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,067 mi
Last recorded166,067 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 166,067 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 129,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,839 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,798 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

OIL LEAK FROM P/A/STEERING PUMP OIL SEAL

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,887 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,430 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 EPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

AX53 EPA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AX53 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 EPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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