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AX53 HUV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,136 mi
Last recorded121,136 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,136 miles

Exhaust flexi damgaged

Front brake discs worn pitted and scored

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Front subframe corroded in several places

Offside rear foil corroded

Oil leaks

Rear arb links perished

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,136 miles

Exhaust flexi damgaged

Front brake discs worn pitted and scored

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Front subframe corroded in several places

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

Offside rear foil corroded

Oil leaks

Rear arb links perished

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,134 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 118,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 113,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,156 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,254 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,801 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 HUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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