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AK53 VND

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,016 mi
Last recorded115,016 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VND
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under body and suspension

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under body and around suspension corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,849 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,675 miles

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded,sills feel weak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rear sills feel weak and thin

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 77,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rear sills feel weak and thin

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,079 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,401 miles

n/s and o/s anti roll bar link arms have play

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,596 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,983 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 VND is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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