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AK53 SDX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Feb 2010 54,156 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,110 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,281 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 SDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

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

Is AK53 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 SDX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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