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AK53 KNR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,630 mi
Last recorded125,630 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KNR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 125,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 125,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to rear very corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,401 miles

Both inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 107,815 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,519 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front Tyre inner edges are worn.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,047 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 66,047 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,498 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,058 miles

Front & Rear Registration Plates Starting to Deteriate

Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front & Rear Registration Plates Starting to Deteriate

Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 41,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,776 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 KNR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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