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AK53 VWD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,190 mi
Last recorded156,190 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 150,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 136,362 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded broken not afecting overall security

Fail 14 Oct 2017 136,362 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded broken not afecting overall security

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 129,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres, edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear and off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

coolant leak from thermostat housing area

engine management lamp illuminated

gearbox weeping fluid

Fail 13 Oct 2015 120,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear and off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

coolant leak from thermostat housing area

gearbox weeping fluid

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 100,801 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,801 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,079 miles

off side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,420 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 80,420 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 72,261 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,261 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,127 miles

hand control pivot bolt loose but locknut fitted

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,660 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 VWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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