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AK53 GDU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,466 mi
Last recorded149,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 149,466 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to prescribed areas rear

Pass 7 Jan 2017 142,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 142,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 137,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 133,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 127,639 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 127,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 121,859 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,403 miles

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

rear brakes imbalance

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 114,403 miles

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

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

rear brakes imbalance

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,097 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 GDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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