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AX53 FSJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,831 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 124,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 106,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,307 miles

Corrosion started on under body

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion started on under body

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,592 miles

Advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,095 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,195 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 46,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,575 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 39,575 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,025 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 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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