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AK53 DRV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,475 mi
Last recorded139,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,475 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 139,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 121,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre worn very slightly on their inner edges

cuts to the n/s/r tyre, inner sidewall, but no cords showing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside tierod inner knuckle joints have slight play.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,017 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 DRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK53 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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