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AK53 RVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,405 mi
Last recorded145,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 145,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 125,105 miles

light sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear and nearside front alloy wheel rims lightly damaged

rear reverse light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,553 miles

ADVISE CHECKING CAM/TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT HISTORY, REPLACEMENT DUE 100,000 MILES

light corrosion starting on both front brake pipes

note - light rim damage to nearside front and offside rear alloy wheels

parking brake lever travel slightly high

rear section of main front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded

reverse light not working

steering wheel alignment out, advise resetting front wheel alignment to centre steering wheel position

Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 105,458 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing condition due to brake binding will require check during mot retest

Pass 21 Oct 2009 93,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 93,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,664 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 RVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVP, 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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AK53 RVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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