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AK53 AWC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,486 mi
Last recorded130,486 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 130,486 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust hangers and rear rubbers damaged but exhaust is still secure

Front flexi exhaust and centre section have a slight leak

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 117,205 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,498 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 109,498 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,581 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 102,581 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 99,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyrewall starting to perish

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,172 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 80,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

n/r/tyre wall perrishing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 640,999 miles

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front brake disc's are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,654 miles

Centre caps fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre is starting to crack

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Fail 3 Nov 2013 53,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre caps fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre is starting to crack

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,159 miles

center caps fitted

front discs lipped

front flexi deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,522 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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AK53 AWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK53 AWC, 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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AK53 AWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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