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AK53 YTP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,348 mi
Last recorded126,348 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 126,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn inner face worn away by brake clip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,323 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 123,252 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,376 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chip o/s

Fail 9 Nov 2017 112,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chip o/s

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,925 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 82,918 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear springs heavy corrossion lower coils

rear no plate deteriated

rear washer leaking into car when operated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,339 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate water marks

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,800 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 YTP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YTP, 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 YTP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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