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AX53 GYG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,595 mi
Last recorded104,595 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,252 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 97,252 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,984 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,849 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,411 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,795 miles

both rear tyres perishing & getting close to legal limit.

front & rear exhaust mounts corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn.

wipers smearing.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,043 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,451 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 6,451 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 GYG registered?

AX53 GYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is AX53 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 GYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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