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AK53 YJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,131 mi
Last recorded186,131 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 186,131 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 183,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 176,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 176,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 161,005 miles

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

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

slight play in Offside front steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2009 148,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 135,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 102,445 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 YJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is AK53 YJJ safe to buy?

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