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AK03 BVU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front going to nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front going to offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine area corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat cover loose.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 79,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front going to nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front going to offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine area corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat cover loose.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,901 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

minor oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 77,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 72,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,378 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 57,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,700 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,586 miles

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

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

front wipers not parking

Fail 5 Jan 2008 27,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers not parking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,558 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 BVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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