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AK53 YTR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,365 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,847 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 62,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brakes imbalanced

front pads getting low/discs worn

nsf bumper corner damaged/holed

osf brake hose slightly kinked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,331 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 YTR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

AK53 YTR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AK53 YTR safe to buy?

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