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AK53 RXB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,640 mi
Last recorded119,640 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 119,640 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes worn

nsr tyre has cuts in tread

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective catalyst bracket badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective catalyst bracket badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x centre pipe front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 112,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel holed at tie rod front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x centre pipe front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 109,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheel tight. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheel tight. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,185 miles

windscreen slight damage nearside

Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low 38kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield broken in places

Fail 14 Aug 2017 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield broken in places

Pass 11 May 2016 50,703 miles

oil leak

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 11 May 2016 50,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 May 2015 45,642 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

oil level low

Pass 2 May 2014 40,072 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,694 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 34,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,519 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 32,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,892 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 RXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXB, 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 RXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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