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AK53 DSE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,444 mi
Last recorded148,444 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 148,444 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

signs of oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

signs of oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,020 miles

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

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

both of the rear shock absorbers are damp

fuel tank support straps are rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,795 miles

Both inner sills at rear starting to rust slightly.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of car. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,686 miles

COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTED

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,293 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORRSION

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,503 miles

Child seat fitted restricting access to seat belt inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded to inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,968 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,167 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s wiper poor

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,735 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,034 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,514 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 DSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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