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AK53 KRO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 114,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 109,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,454 miles

knock from steering colume/steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,652 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,629 miles

offside rearflexible hose cable tied

Fail 26 Sep 2009 52,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,880 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,925 miles

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

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 KRO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

AK53 KRO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 KRO safe to buy?

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