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AK53 GYY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both rears borderline benefit given advise replaceing (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads getting low

exhaust brackets corroded

o/s/f valve stem perishing

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and both rears borderline benefit given advise replaceing (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyre treads getting low

esp light was on now off benefit given if on during retest will fail

exhaust brackets corroded

o/s/f valve stem perishing

oil leak

various warning lights on dash intermittently, rev counter not working intermittently

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

removed items from screen prier to test

Fail 30 Sep 2015 90,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

removed items from screen prier to test

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,882 miles

Engine oil leak

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)

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

Rear chassis is corroding near suspension mountings, both sides.

The exhasut mountings on the exhaust are corroded

The offside wiper blade is starting to split.

The rear subframe is corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,879 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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)

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

Rear chassis is corroding near suspension mountings, both sides.

The exhasut mountings on the exhaust are corroded

The offside wiper blade is starting to split.

The rear subframe is corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,724 miles

both front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,135 miles

(1) Coolant level below min.

(1) Engine leaking oil from top gasket.

(1) Engine oil sump corroded badly and leaking oil.

(1) Rear wiper blade deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Exhaust system corroded close to limit near mountings.

(2) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Offside front spring corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

(1) Coolant level below min.

(1) Engine leaking oil from top gasket.

(1) Engine oil sump corroded badly and leaking oil.

(1) Offside front tyre worn down to limit. 1.6mm.

(1) Rear wiper blade deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Exhaust system corroded close to limit near mountings.

(2) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Offside front spring corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,170 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn close to limit. 2.5mm.

(1) Engine oil sump corroded badly and leaking oil slightly.

(6) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,170 miles

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

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

(1) Both front tyres worn close to limit. 2.5mm.

(1) Engine oil sump corroded badly and leaking oil slightly.

(6) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,448 miles

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

both front brake discs very corroded on inside edges.

both rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,448 miles

both front brake discs very corroded on inside edges.

both rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,158 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,783 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 GYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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