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AK53 OPM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,603 mi
Last recorded55,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OPM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,603 miles

general underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,323 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,991 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,572 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 16,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 1,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,610 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 OPM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 OPM safe to buy?

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