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AK53 VVY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,724 mi
Last recorded154,724 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 154,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 154,630 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 150,762 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 144,806 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 144,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 May 2014 131,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 131,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 121,189 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

accident dammage to nearside front

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 111,383 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,805 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable

Fail 24 Jun 2011 102,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge resulting in an uneven wear pattern

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,388 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 5 Jun 2009 77,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,393 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 VVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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