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AK53 KRD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,838 mi
Last recorded136,838 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,838 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 125,505 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 125,505 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 108,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,372 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 KRD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KRD, 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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What year was AK53 KRD registered?

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

Is AK53 KRD safe to buy?

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