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AK03 AYT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,161 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 127,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,730 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 120,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 99,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,317 miles

nsf brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,448 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,448 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,859 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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AK03 AYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

AK03 AYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AK03 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 AYT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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