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AK53 YHV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,395 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots deteriorated but still holding (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

outer sills corroded, not affecting structure of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2024 100,395 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes are gone (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots deteriorated but still holding (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

outer sills corroded, not affecting structure of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 92,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,883 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2020 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,950 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,284 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,437 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

off side front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,628 miles

Cracks in offside rear tyre, No canvas

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,750 miles

Front discs slightly worn

O/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,651 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 26,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,989 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 YHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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