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AK03 BWD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,832 mi
Last recorded114,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,832 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,197 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre perishing + abnormal wear

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,201 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,461 miles

Handbrake lever on nearside rear caliper is not returning to its stop

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,159 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Handbrake lever on nearside rear caliper is not returning to its stop

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,764 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 64,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,264 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,775 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,208 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,856 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 BWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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