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AX53 GXU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,482 mi
Last recorded155,482 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 155,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 154,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached gaiter split (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 144,762 miles

brake fluid level low

oil leak from o/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,808 miles

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

oil leak from o/s drive shaft seal

slight play in n/s/f linkrod

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,490 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 130,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,276 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges and getting close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,374 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 112,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some damage to rear no plate

Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,375 miles

1 rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,617 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,529 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 GXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

AX53 GXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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