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AK53 KFN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,253 mi
Last recorded149,253 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 149,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 143,862 miles

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 22 Sep 2017 143,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres tread worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 132,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,431 miles

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front centre brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to 1.6mm

Fail 27 Sep 2014 127,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front centre brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,138 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,541 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KFN, 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 KFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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