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AK53 GYV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,810 mi
Last recorded69,810 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,810 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,036 miles

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension trailing arms pins or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,045 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light inoprative

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 42,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,015 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,883 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,392 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,104 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

AK53 GYV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 GYV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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