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AK52 YXP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,231 mi
Last recorded96,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,311 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated and heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,980 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,447 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,067 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on the edges.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,827 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension 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)

exhaust back box heat sheild loose and resting on back box

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,355 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 20,431 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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AK52 YXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK52 YXP, 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 AK52 YXP registered?

AK52 YXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is AK52 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YXP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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