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AK53 PWF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,413 mi
Last recorded54,413 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,714 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,714 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,240 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,356 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 40,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,596 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,816 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 PWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

AK53 PWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is AK53 PWF safe to buy?

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