MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake only just met minimum requirments 16% advise attention
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake only just met minimum requirments 16% advise attention
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake close to minimum requirements(17%)may require adjustment or repair
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle under sealed
welding repair coverd over with filler and underseal
Headlamp aim not tested aim not tested due to wrong type of bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake close to minimum requirements(17%)may require adjustment or repair
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle under sealed
Both front side lights have a blue tinge
Headlamp aim only just met minimum requirements due to aftermarket HDI bulbs,recommend original bulbs to be fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front side lights have a slight tinge of blue
Nearside Front door has corrosion to lower edge advise attention
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front door has corrosion to lower edge advise attention
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
Front side lights have a slight tinge of blue
Nearside Front door has corrosion to lower edge advise attention
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front door has corrosion to lower edge advise attention
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre has a small tear in inner side wall
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside number plate light dim advise attention
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise attention to corrosion on near and offside front lower door pannels
After market HID bulbs fitted to headlamps and beam aim only just meets minimum requirements(no self leveling or headlamp washers fitted)
Lowered suspension coil springs fitted front and rear
Nearside front sidelight slightly dim
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall
Slight cut on offside front tyre inner sidewall
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise attention to corrosion on lower parts of front doors
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Damage to the rear of the n/s door sill.
n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge,(tyre is ON the limit).
n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge,(tyre is ON the limit).
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner edge,(close to limit).
o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge,2mm in centre and below 1.6mm on inner edge,(tyre is ON the limit).
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AK53 PDO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PDO, 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 PDO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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