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AK53 KCY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,842 mi
Last recorded130,842 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,619 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,984 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear light unit slightly loose

substantial engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear light unit slightly loose

substantial engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 108,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,398 miles

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)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Coolant radiator excessively insercure.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 105,395 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Coolant radiator excessively insercure.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,378 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 26 Jul 2011 91,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 91,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,964 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 83,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 36,624 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,842 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 KCY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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