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AK53 GSY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and components

nearside and offside front wing lower edge corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on under side of body & suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2019 113,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cover corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on under side of body & suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,647 miles

Nearside Front starting to crack between treads

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear petrol pipes starting to corrode

gear-box end cover corroded & leaking oil slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded high pressure side (2.3.2)

Rear end of petrol pipe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded off allowing exhaust to foul suspension crossmember (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded high pressure side (2.3.2)

Rear end of petrol pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack end (2.3.2)

exhaust support brackets starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,127 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,103 miles

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

Power steering pipe on steering starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe on steering starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,818 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,800 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 52,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,001 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,585 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 GSY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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