MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear number plate deteriorating
nearside rear outersill damaged slightly
oil around engine
rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate discoloured
suspect center stop light not working
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear outersill damaged slightly
oil around engine
rear brake pads worn to limit
rear coil springs corroded
rear number plate discoloured
suspect center stop light not working
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre stoplamp inop
oil around engine
centre stoplamp inop
oil around engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
spare wheel punctured /195/60/r16
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted
slight oil leak from filter
covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre has a cut in tread but not down to the cords
part of nearside rear outer pad face missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear number plate discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine damp with oil
engine noisy
rear number plate discolouring
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine damp with oil
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK03 BUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?
AK03 BUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.
Is AK03 BUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK03 BUV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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