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AK53 NXF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 104,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 104,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,527 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

dampness lower steering rack no postive leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,526 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

dampness lower steering rack no postive leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,716 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2022 92,716 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim is dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim & nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,828 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim has a flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror cover is missing

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

tyres are cracking & perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,149 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,776 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,776 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,394 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,417 miles

front brake balance just on limit

hand brake lever high lift

Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,514 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 NXF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

AK53 NXF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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