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AK53 HWE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,837 miles

Central Rear exhaust outer skin corroded deteriating

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear exhaust outer skin corroded deteriating

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to the brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,352 miles

Centre Rear rusting to outer skin only

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the brake hose near chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the brake hose near the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 60,352 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear rusting to outer skin only

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the brake hose near chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the brake hose near the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,740 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 44,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,647 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,647 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipes: front,rear amd both that run over front sub frame.slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 4,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,932 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)

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 HWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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