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AK03 BKY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,734 mi
Last recorded53,734 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,070 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer Sill weak

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Sill weak

Pass 18 May 2016 49,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 46,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 43,856 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 43,834 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,117 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,819 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,388 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 BKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

AK03 BKY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AK03 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 BKY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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