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A17 WCK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml illuminated on dash

offside front tyre worn due to underinflation

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,306 miles

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

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

eml illuminated on dash

offside front tyre worn due to underinflation

Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 58,465 miles

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

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

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

eml illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,865 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,691 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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A17 WCK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A17 WCK, 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 A17 WCK registered?

A17 WCK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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