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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside headlight opaque
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight opaque
fuel filler neck corroded
gear box bearings noisey
reverse light inop
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Gearbox bearing noise when spinning wheel.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output opaque (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output opaque (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security
Offside Rear Brake calliper Return spring damaged
Offside Rear Fuel filler Neck Extremely Rusty
Offside Rear Lower Towing eye Mounting point Corroded away
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Reverse Light not working
Nearside Front Upper Boost Pipe Split and leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filler pipe corroded
reverse light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filler pipe corroded
reverse light inoperative
Nearside Front c/v boot deterioated
fuel filler pipes corroded
reverse light inoperative
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front c/v boot deterioated
fuel filler pipes corroded
reverse light inoperative
engine mil light illuminated
reverse lights inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm mounting bracket / inner sill corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm mounting bracket / inner sill corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount / axle corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount / axle corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle fractured corroded & holed in centre section (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front windscreen wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear reverse light inoperative
Rear suspension & components heavily corroded
exhaust heat shield loose
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear inner sills surface corrosion
reverse light inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield partially detached /insecure
rear suspension & components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield partially detached /insecure
rear suspension & components corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))
no reverse light
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
reverse lights inoperative
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
reverse lights inoperative
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear sub frame corroded
both rear brake pads low
both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating
nearside rear brake discs scored & corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
reverse light inoperative
under shield fitted unable to fully inspect all components
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
oil leak
reverse light inoperative
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear brake pads low
both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating
nearside rear brake discs scored & corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
under shield fitted unable to fully inspect all components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on inner edge
o/s/f mud flap loose
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front hubs corroded
rear of exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front hubs corroded
rear of exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AK53 FUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 FUU, 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 FUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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