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AK53 PFO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 95,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,506 miles

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,951 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,493 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,234 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,839 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 PFO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?

AK53 PFO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 PFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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