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AK53 RYX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,589 mi
Last recorded142,589 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 140,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 137,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 126,328 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from drivers view

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,206 miles

Child seat x 2 fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2016 111,206 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat x 2 fitted

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 99,856 miles

N/s/f tyre low

Fail 2 Oct 2015 99,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/s/f tyre low

Fail 4 Oct 2014 87,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,745 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,985 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 RYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

AK53 RYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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