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AK53 PHF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 60,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,254 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,752 miles

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 50,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components started rust but not excessive

Pass 18 May 2020 45,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 40,494 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 35,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,138 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)

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 May 2016 24,141 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 24,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 18,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,255 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 13,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,778 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 5,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,432 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear number plate seprating

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,837 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 PHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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