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AK53 NWV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,513 mi
Last recorded139,513 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,699 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,546 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,585 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 NWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 NWV registered?

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

Is AK53 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 NWV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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