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AK53 RYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,642 mi
Last recorded230,642 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 230,642 miles

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

mil lamp illuminated indicating a fault, diagnostics req'

Fail 9 Dec 2014 230,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust heat shield adrift

mil lamp illuminated indicating a fault, diagnostics req'

Fail 15 Oct 2013 210,535 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 210,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 191,691 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 191,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 170,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid below max.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 170,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid below max.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front tyre cut side wall,no cords showing.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 142,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre on 3mm.

o/s rear disc scord slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front tyre on 3mm.

o/s rear disc scord slightly.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 122,230 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,182 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 RYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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