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AK53 VXB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,056 mi
Last recorded86,056 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no patterns (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear tyre side walls are cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2013 55,733 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,921 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,978 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,439 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,005 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 VXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

AK53 VXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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