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AK53 KDN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,693 mi
Last recorded136,693 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,693 miles

light underbody corrosion

offside front steering tie rod end has slight play in balljoint

Pass 13 Dec 2014 127,777 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,505 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,309 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r tyre inner edges have cuts in walls

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,069 miles

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

n/s rear tyre small cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 92,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,046 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

oil seepage from a turbo boost pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,980 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2007 58,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,583 miles

surface corrosion in front metal brake pipe where it passes over front subframe.

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 KDN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KDN, 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 KDN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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