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AK53 RHE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 131,889 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 131,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 107,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 91,581 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 83,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,986 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,986 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,475 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,638 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 74,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,522 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,956 miles

unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,514 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,267 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,049 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 RHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

AK53 RHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 RHE safe to buy?

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