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AX53 GCU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,112 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,081 miles

front flex pipe on exhaust system slightly deterioated and slight leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flex pipe on exhaust system slightly deterioated and slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,825 miles

exhaust system centre/cat brackets broken off- but sytem still supported.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,197 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,197 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,847 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,031 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,275 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,275 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,612 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,134 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,086 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 GCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

AX53 GCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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