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AK53 DNN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,939 mi
Last recorded131,939 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,939 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 131,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 131,355 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 129,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 127,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,273 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,713 miles

Nearside rear sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,472 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,654 miles

slight blow at exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,096 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 106,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,862 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,204 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 9 Sep 2009 79,604 miles

CRACK TO LOWER CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 9 Sep 2009 79,604 miles

CRACK TO LOWER CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 70,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,313 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 DNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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