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AK03 BBU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 97,261 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear suspension turetts corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,969 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both rear wheels slightly distorted

corrosion patch to n/s/r inner sill

engine management light on

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s wing mirror cover not fully secured

o/s/f outer cv gator leaking grease

oil leak - sump area

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

rear exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 21 Oct 2019 82,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both rear wheels slightly distorted

corrosion patch to n/s/r inner sill

engine management light on

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s wing mirror cover not fully secured

o/s/f outer cv gator leaking grease

oil leak - sump area

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

rear exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,556 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,213 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,759 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,349 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 44,349 miles

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

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

exhaust insecure due to broken flexi

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 19,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 19,116 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,502 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,502 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2008 11,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front flexi joint blowing very slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,399 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front flexi joint blowing very slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2008 9,153 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 9,152 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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