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AK53 PYT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,100 mi
Last recorded110,100 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,713 miles

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

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

steering slightly notchy

Fail 14 Oct 2017 99,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,039 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge tread uneven

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 93,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner edge tread uneven

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,087 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight in one spot (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,260 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,260 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,748 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,240 miles

both rear tyres distorted inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 3,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,468 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 76,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

poor pattern on o/s headlight beam

Pass 6 Sep 2008 59,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,335 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 PYT 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 73.7%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

AK53 PYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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