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AX53 GDA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,981 mi
Last recorded194,981 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 194,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise attention to nearside handbrake

Pass 17 Dec 2021 184,990 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 184,990 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 150,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 150,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 124,217 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,267 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,592 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 GDA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

AX53 GDA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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