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AX53 LGV

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,093 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,173 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,408 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 26 Jan 2016 68,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,147 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

cam/cover gasket leak oil.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

cam/cover gasket leak oil.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front brake binding, caliper need attension.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,363 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 LGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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