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AK53 PZR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,985 mi
Last recorded74,985 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,254 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,920 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,841 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,027 miles

Rear suspension rusty bushes poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rusty bushes poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2017 53,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 53,724 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,847 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,808 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2014 44,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 40,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,631 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 20,631 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,153 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 PZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

AK53 PZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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