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AK53 DND

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,087 mi
Last recorded176,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DND
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2014 176,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 176,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 171,454 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure and rattles

Fail 18 Jan 2013 171,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heatshield insecure and rattles

Pass 23 Feb 2012 163,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 158,559 miles

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

Osr tyre worn on inner edge

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2011 158,559 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Osr tyre worn on inner edge

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,386 miles

cover missing o/side headlamp

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Apr 2009 109,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cover missing o/side headlamp

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2008 84,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 84,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

after market cover fitted to high level stop lamp.

after market pedal covers fitted.

nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

offside front headlamp aim on lowest limits.

offside front wiper refill to long.

windscreen sticker fitted to outside of screen.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,711 miles

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

after market cover fitted to high level stop lamp.

after market pedal covers fitted.

nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

offside front headlamp aim on lowest limits.

offside front wiper refill to long.

windscreen sticker fitted to outside of screen.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,388 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 DND is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DND, 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 DND is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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