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AK53 YJL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 98,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,440 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,072 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 YJL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

AK53 YJL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is AK53 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YJL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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