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AK53 KGX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 150,870 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f/ tyres worn from inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,094 miles

Nearside Front caliper binding

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 4 Feb 2016 107,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,263 miles

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

front springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,280 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 91,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,456 miles

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

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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

Rear discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,819 miles

All four brake discs corroded/pitted.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,780 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,964 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 KGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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