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AK53 PDO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,050 mi
Last recorded145,050 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2020 145,050 miles

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 16% advise attention

Fail 10 Jan 2020 144,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2019 141,013 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 140,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 136,695 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,997 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 132,949 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 127,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 121,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2014 113,731 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 113,655 miles

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

advise attention to corrosion on lower parts of front doors

Pass 16 Dec 2012 104,973 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,240 miles

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).

Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,982 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,053 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 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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