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AK53 KOX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,019 mi
Last recorded137,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,459 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,229 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leaks

Parking brake travel

Fail 17 Feb 2016 130,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leaks

Parking brake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,936 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,437 miles

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

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

all exhaust hangers corroded but servicable at this time

sump sweating oil from joint

Fail 20 Feb 2014 107,437 miles

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

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

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)

all exhaust hangers corroded but servicable at this time

rear brakes very noisy

sump sweating oil from joint

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,648 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 78,648 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,317 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,348 miles

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

heavy corrosion on engine sump and slight gear oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heavy corrosion on engine sump and slight gear oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,348 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 KOX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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