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AK53 SWY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,139 mi
Last recorded117,139 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,139 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,204 miles

rear trailing arms front bushes split

Fail 30 Aug 2016 103,204 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear trailing arms front bushes split

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,937 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,937 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,796 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,515 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all exhaust hangers are heavily corroded.

o/s of front bumper shows damage.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,069 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,229 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on walls.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,331 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 SWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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