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AK03 ACZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ACZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,730 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 72,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 56,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 56,523 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,072 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,595 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 44,651 miles

N/S/F coil spring just starting to rust

N/S/R coil spring just starting to rust

O/S/F coil spring just starting to rust

O/S/R coil spring just starting to rust

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2012 44,651 miles

N/S/F coil spring just starting to rust

N/S/R coil spring just starting to rust

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F coil spring just starting to rust

O/S/R coil spring just starting to rust

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 42,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AK03 ACZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK03 ACZ, 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 AK03 ACZ registered?

AK03 ACZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is AK03 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 ACZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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