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AK53 AXC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,209 mi
Last recorded121,209 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,209 miles

Front Coolant leak radiater ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,209 miles

Emissions not tested du to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)

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

Front Coolant leak radiater ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,553 miles

Front minor oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,227 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothsides (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hangers coroded

Rear fuel filler pipe to tank corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 92,228 miles

both font tyres on limit

Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,279 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 74,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,813 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 AXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK53 AXC, 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 AK53 AXC registered?

AK53 AXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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