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AK53 HVW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,841 miles

Front Underbody various corrosions

Rear Underbody various corrosions

Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,674 miles

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

Clutch pedal cover split

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R tyre stepping inner edge

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

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

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

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumpstops perished

Rear exhaust silencer outer case deteriorating

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,674 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Clutch pedal cover split

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R tyre stepping inner edge

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

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

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

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumpstops perished

Rear exhaust silencer outer case deteriorating

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,301 miles

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

OSR door corroded at bottom

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 145,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 123,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,920 miles

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

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 HVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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