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AX53 EKK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,036 mi
Last recorded161,036 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 161,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,605 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 155,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 150,331 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 150,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 142,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,868 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 133,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,753 miles

Rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm link bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,250 miles

osr brake binding when turned by hand

Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,187 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr brake binding when turned by hand

Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,113 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,342 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,340 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 62,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,662 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 37,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,245 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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AX53 EKK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AX53 EKK, 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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AX53 EKK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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