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AX53 HTN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,665 mi
Last recorded130,665 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,665 miles

both rear inner and lower sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wing corroded,no sharp edges

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 111,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front wing corroded,no sharp edges

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,579 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 107,577 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,115 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,115 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,789 miles

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

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

engine light on

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,639 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,634 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,711 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,078 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 26,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,377 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 HTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

AX53 HTN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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