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AK53 RYO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,833 miles

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

Offside front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisey

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisey

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 53,827 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,472 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 35,328 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 RYO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 RYO registered?

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

Is AK53 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 RYO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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