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AK53 RZY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,560 mi
Last recorded39,560 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,913 miles

both front inner disc rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,889 miles

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

front brake discs slighty worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,039 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,555 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 25,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,884 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 RZY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK53 RZY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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