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AX53 HUU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,443 mi
Last recorded26,443 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 26,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 26,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 23,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 23,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 17,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 15,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 12,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 8,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 5,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 2,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,475 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small amount of movement in the O/S/R wheel

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small amount of movement in the O/S/R wheel

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,100 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,369 miles

n/s/f wiper judders.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,266 miles

slight cracking in rear tyres side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,772 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 HUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HUU, 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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AX53 HUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is AX53 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 HUU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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