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AK53 GJV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,524 mi
Last recorded141,524 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,524 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 141,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Oct 2013 129,478 miles

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

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

various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2012 117,423 miles

Both rear lower tie rod bushes starting to debond

Handbrake cables rusty

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn low

Oil dampness on engine

Rear silencer outer skin in slight poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,067 miles

Front discs in slight poor condition

Offside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

Rear discs in slight poor condition

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,964 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 GJV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJV, 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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What year was AK53 GJV registered?

AK53 GJV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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