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AK03 ATX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ATX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 76,272 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 76,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,142 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,424 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 66,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 60,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,543 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 23,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 18,032 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Major oil leak, entire underside of vehicle and the inside of the front wheeels are covered with oil

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 18,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake has long travel

Major oil leak, entire underside of vehicle and the inside of the front wheeels are covered with oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 12,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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 ATX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK03 ATX, 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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AK03 ATX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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