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AK53 YUV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,234 mi
Last recorded175,234 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 175,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 170,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 163,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 155,192 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,165 miles

Nearside Inner Rack End Slight Play

Pass 6 Apr 2015 144,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r body sill slight corrosion to rear

o/s/r body sill slight corrosion .

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,291 miles

Rear road springs showing signs of corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc's worn,rusted and lipped.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 128,596 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2013 128,596 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all 4 coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,024 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 YUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YUV, 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 YUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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