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AK53 KNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,785 mi
Last recorded76,785 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,785 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,103 miles

Oil leak

cut on outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,151 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 34,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 24,904 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 9,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 309 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 309 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 32,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,415 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 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

AK53 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 KNJ safe to buy?

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