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AK53 YHH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,251 mi
Last recorded174,251 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 174,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 18 Nov 2019 172,117 miles

Both inner wing brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Exhaust heat shield loose front and rear

Slight hand brake travel

Slight oil leak

Slight surface corrosion thought out

Fail 12 Nov 2019 171,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both inner wing brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Exhaust heat shield loose front and rear

Slight hand brake travel

Slight oil leak

Slight surface corrosion thought out

Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion throughout

Fail 31 Oct 2018 167,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Oct 2017 152,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear at rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 139,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,562 miles

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

damage to windscreen but not restricting drivers view

Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

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

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

damage to windscreen but not restricting drivers view

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,433 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 120,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,900 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 47,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,845 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 39,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 32,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 YHH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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