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AK03 BVN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,334 mi
Last recorded59,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,334 miles

Nearside Front bumper has sharp adge not serious

Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,334 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper has sharp adge not serious

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,920 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,761 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 4,348 miles

Offside rear tyre has slightly odd wear pattern

Slight cracking to both the rear tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,773 miles

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)

front tyres illegal in places!!

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,258 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 BVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

AK03 BVN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AK03 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 BVN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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