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AK53 OZE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded presented greased (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,989 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 109,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,191 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 100,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 90,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear disc worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,191 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 83,181 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,347 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,407 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 62,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,720 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 OZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 OZE, 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 OZE registered?

AK53 OZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AK53 OZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OZE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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