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AK53 YVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level below minimum

wipers dont self park

Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant level below minimum

wipers dont self park

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,451 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers dont self park

Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wash/wipe needs attention

wipers dont self park

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 (4.2.A.1a)

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

MIL displayed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald, close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

powersteering, coolant and oil levels are low

wipers do not self park

Fail 4 Feb 2017 67,308 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner shoulder of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

powersteering, coolant and oil levels are low

wipers do not self park

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,650 miles

Front corrosion on braking areas of front brake discs

Front tyres tread depths 3.5mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clip missing n/s/f brake pads

engine oil leak

number plates poor condition

wipers do not self park

Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,650 miles

Emissions not tested car running poorly, do not want to damage car or my equipment (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front corrosion on braking areas of front brake discs

Front tyres tread depths 3.5mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

number plates poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

big crack in front windscreen

drivers window does not open

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

big crack in front windscreen

drivers window does not open

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers do not self park

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil level not on dipstick 3LTS added to enable test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,685 miles

wipers do not self park

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,788 miles

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

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

large splits inner sidewall n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre split/perished and worn low on inner tread

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,788 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake bind

front brake discs corroded on braking areas and worn

large splits inner sidewall n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre split/perished and worn low on inner tread

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,472 miles

all 4 tyres have slight weather cracks

drivers door mirror slight damage, still providing clear view to the rear

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,525 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,525 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 21,331 miles

o/s front mirror broken

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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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