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AK53 RYV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,114 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,113 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,375 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 51,910 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 RYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

AK53 RYV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AK53 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 RYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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