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AK53 OPF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,724 mi
Last recorded83,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,501 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Rear brake pipes are very corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades smearing

Rear brake pipes are very corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,402 miles

headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

near side front tyre edges wearing down

off side front tyre inner edge wearing down

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,545 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,072 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,316 miles

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 13 Nov 2009 33,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,019 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 OPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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