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AK53 PHY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,028 mi
Last recorded189,028 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 189,028 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 188,120 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 186,437 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 186,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 184,774 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,954 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,420 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,760 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,759 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,081 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,081 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,808 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,443 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 54,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,006 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 45,006 miles

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

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

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 PHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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