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AK53 KDV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,480 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 46,950 miles

Rear surface corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 42,001 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 29,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 29,563 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 11,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,773 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 7,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 6,943 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 5,615 miles

drivers wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,458 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 3,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 2,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,033 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 KDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 KDV registered?

AK53 KDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 KDV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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