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AK53 KNV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,866 mi
Last recorded167,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 167,866 miles

Front flexible exhaust joint has slight blow

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front sill damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2019 167,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front flexible exhaust joint has slight blow

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,159 miles

Oil leak ()

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 159,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 150,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp not working

offside mirror cover slightly insecure

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 150,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp not working

offside mirror cover slightly insecure

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,254 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside mirror cover slightly insecure

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 142,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

offside mirror cover slightly insecure

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre stop lamp not working

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,568 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 110,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,947 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,954 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,204 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 KNV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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