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AK53 HVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,596 mi
Last recorded123,596 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 123,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 122,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 122,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,681 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,349 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,348 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both saddle bush clamps (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,963 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 95,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge and inner edge cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,999 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 17 Sep 2007 27,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,695 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 HVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AK53 HVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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