MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AK53 RVP safe to buy?
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