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AK53 HVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,444 mi
Last recorded78,444 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 70,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 70,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 60,696 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 60,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 51,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 50,114 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded, Nearside and Offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. subframe also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 50,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid Pipe in wheel arch to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to Flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe in wheel arch to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded, Nearside and Offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. subframe also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs lower section very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 49,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs lower section very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,912 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 46,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,610 miles

both rear coil springs corroded (not broken)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,505 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 35,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,468 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 HVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

AK53 HVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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