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AK53 PVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 123,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 123,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,708 miles

oil leak from engine

play in nearside inner joint, steering rack fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 121,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from engine

play in nearside inner joint, steering rack fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,638 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,638 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,628 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 106,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

coolant level below min

engine oil low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,458 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,853 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside fog light has water in light

offside rear tyre is perishing

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2011 90,853 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside fog light has water in light

offside rear tyre is perishing

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,853 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,055 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,383 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 PVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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