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AK53 HVM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,336 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,464 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front exhaust flexible

Nearside Front Inner tyre

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

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

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

battery

Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,187 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,325 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,568 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 HVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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