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AK53 YGY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,400 mi
Last recorded63,400 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,400 miles

Front Top mounts corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,210 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2013 4,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 4,890 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2012 3,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine oil leak from corroded sump pan + oil level on min mark

slight engine coolant leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 122,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n s f beam pattern poor

Pass 31 Oct 2011 122,376 miles

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

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

n s f beam pattern poor

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,669 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone B,

Nearside rear tyre is steping badly on inner edge,

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,896 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,354 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 YGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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