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AK53 FYG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,013 mi
Last recorded147,013 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,008 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,280 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box slight deterioration

centre rear seatbelt catch twisted on web

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge (22psi)

o/s/f wheel damaged inner edge

o/s/r park brake bit down on output(does not fully return on caliper)

o/s/r tyre wear both edges(18psi)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel fill pipes corrosion

main ex box deteriorated

n/s/f to flexy brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/r pads bit low

rear discs pitting

Fail 25 Jun 2014 120,424 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel fill pipes corrosion

main ex box deteriorated

n/s/f to flexy brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/r pads bit low

rear discs pitting

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,865 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,321 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 85,321 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack outer arm has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,175 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion brake pipes & brake hose ferruls slight damage/deterioration brake hose rear pads slight worn unabel to fully check brake pads discs pipes hoses slight noise hubs coil springs slight corroded

rear trail arm bushes slight worn

slight play steering & wishbone bushes - slight movement steering suspension joints bushes & rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,443 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,928 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate de-laminating

Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate de-laminating

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 33,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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