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AK53 RWY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,486 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON THE INNER FACE

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,716 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Heavy surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside.

Near-side inner rack arm has play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Heavy surface corrosion throughout vehicle underside.

Near-side inner rack arm has play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,373 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 100,359 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,135 miles

Drivers seatbelt buckle sticking intermittently

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,873 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,669 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 RWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

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

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