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AK53 RUV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,186 mi
Last recorded51,186 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all other surrounding suspention componants are corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,309 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2024 42,309 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 40,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,403 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 39,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,144 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 32,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,006 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,223 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 RUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

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

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