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AK53 KCV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,239 mi
Last recorded66,239 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,239 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 64,490 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 64,490 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight excess travel on hand breke

Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,436 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight excess travel on hand breke

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,984 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 59,984 miles

Emissions not tested No oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Bracket next to catalytic converter broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

esxhaust system corroded font to rear

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,388 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear will need replacing in the near future (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak slight oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,902 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,902 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,964 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,837 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 KCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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