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AK53 HWY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,378 mi
Last recorded194,378 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 194,378 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 194,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 190,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 185,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knocking from steering

Pass 29 Oct 2018 175,295 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 175,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 168,728 miles

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

knock from steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2015 150,185 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 144,762 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 144,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 137,600 miles

n/s door mirror needs attention

o/s headlight needs attention

Fail 25 Oct 2013 137,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror needs attention

o/s headlight needs attention

Pass 25 Oct 2012 127,875 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,494 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 26 Oct 2010 114,270 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 114,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 73,709 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Signs of fuel around filler neck but all components appear to be functioning correctly.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,161 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 HWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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